Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely - Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Small pockets of wind slab may be found in immediate lee features in the alpine.
Avalanche forecast
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Dec 4 – 5, 2023Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Tread lightly...
The snowpack is shallow with plenty of early season hazards just below the surface. Your A-arms will be nervous out there.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new or recent avalanches have been reported in our region. If you do venture out, support your community by submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
In sheltered areas at higher elevations, pockets of wind-loaded snow sit atop a weak snowpack. Exposed areas have been wind scoured.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from 20 to 50 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.
The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear with trace amounts of new snow expected, south alpine wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of new snow expected, south alpine wind 40 to 70 km/h, freezing level rising to around 1400 m.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud with a few cm of new snow expected by early morning, southwest alpine wind 40 to 70 km/h, freezing level around 2000 m.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with no new snow expected, southwest alpine wind 20 to 40 km/h, freezing level falling to 1100 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.