Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 11th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Watch for changing conditions as you gain elevation.
The best riding conditions will be found in wind sheltered terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Avalanche activity has tapered off quickly since the storm. Explosive control on Monday and Tuesday produced size 1.5 wind slab avalanches. These slabs may still be triggerable by riders.
Snowpack Summary
Around 30 cm of wind affected snow sits over a mix of crusts, surface hoar in wind-sheltered terrain, and hard wind-affected surfaces. Reports suggest the recent snow is bonding well with the layers below. Low elevations received mostly rain while higher elevations received wet snow or mixed precipitation.
The middle of the snowpack is generally expected to be well-settled and stable. Total snow depths vary from 100 to 150 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Sky clearing overnight with no snow expected. 5 to 10 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.      Â
Thursday
Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 5 to 15 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11°C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with trace amounts of snow possible. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.
Saturday
Cloudy with up to 15 cm of snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the old surface.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs near ridge crests may still be sensitive to rider traffic.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 12th, 2024 4:00PM
