Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 24th, 2019 1:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
Mikey,
Avalanche Canada
Be careful out there. All slopes from within the forest to the alpine are primed for human triggering.
Summary
Confidence
Weather Forecast
Christmas Day will have temperatures between -8c and -12c along with light SW winds and a mix of sun and cloud.
Boxing Day will cool off to -18c, light winds and also a mix of sun and cloud.
Avalanche Summary
One size 3.5 natural avalanche occurred within the last 24hrs along Tent Ridge. Several other size 2 and 3 were observed.
Snowpack Summary
Natural avalanche activity has slowed down but there is still a strong likelihood of human triggering. There is about 60-110cm of storm snow that is settling slowly. Below treeline, open glades should be approached with caution as the storm snow is sitting on a weak faceted base. Yesterday, the forecasters were able to ski cut avalanches to ground in the forest. Exposure to overhead hazard should be approached cautiously.
Terrain and Travel
- In times of uncertainty conservative terrain choices are our best defense.
- Conservative terrain selection is critical, choose only well supported, low consequence lines.
- Any steep opening in the trees should be treated as suspect right now.
Valid until: Dec 25th, 2019 4:00PM
