Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 28th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Tread carefully.
backcountry travel is challenging with such minimal snow and hazards so close to the surface.
Check out our early season blog.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
So far this season no avalanches have been reported on the Island. This should stay the same until we see another substantial snowfall.
Alpine climbers looking to extend their season might be the most likely candidates to encounter the limited avalanche hazard that currently exists.
Please consider filling out a MIN report if you are out in the backcountry.
Snowpack Summary
As the freezing level falls a new crust will likely form on all aspects and elevations.
Snowpack height at treeline currently ranges from less than 20 cm at Mt Arrowsmith to around 50 cm in Strathcona Park to 30 cm at Mt Cain. snowpack depths are deeper only in areas where the wind has drifted it in.
Check outthis MIN from Mt. Aerosmith.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Clear skies with low level fog, no new precipitation expected, variable ridgetop wind 1 to 10 km/h, treeline temperature -1°C with possible temperature inversion.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud with low level fog in the morning, no new precipitation expected, variable ridgetop wind 1 to 10 km/h, freezing level rising to 1500 m.
Thursday
Increasing cloud throughout the day, 5 to 10 cm of new snow expected, southeast ridgetop wind 10 to 25 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.
Friday
Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of new snow expected, south ridgetop wind 15 to 35 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Valid until: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM
