Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
Snow is falling again, watch for new storm slabs building on a crust. Many early-season hazards will still exist especially below treeline where the snowpack is rebuilding completely.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed, however poor visibility.
Snowpack Summary
10-20cm of storm snow overlies a rain saturated re-freezing snowpack in the alpine and at treeline. Below treeline, the new snow mostly sits on ground.
Weather Summary
Overnight
An additional 10-15cm is possible
Fri
Flurries through the day 2-5cm. Winds will be light until noon and then increase to moderate NW. Freezing Levels remain valley bottom
Sat
Partially cloudy, alpine temps of -5. Winds increase through the day to strong SW
Sun
Winds Remain elevated strong to extreme SW. Light flurries, overcast and alpine high near -4
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
Problems
Storm Slabs
New storm slab is building through the day today (Thursday), this slab sits on a new crust or ground.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 10th, 2023 4:00PM
