Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs and Wind Slabs.
Avalanche Canada,
Avalanche Canada
Avoid steep, wind-loaded slopes as this is where you're most likely to trigger an avalanche.
Field data is limited; We'd love to see your MIN reports if you are out in the mountains!
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
In the past week, several size 1 to 1.5 deep persistent slab avalanches have been reported in the Invermere area. These 40 cm thick slabs are failing on weak basal snow and have been triggered by both riders and explosives.
No wind slab avalanches have been reported, though wind transport has been observed.
Snowpack Summary
Treeline snow depths are 50 to 70 cm, with deeper wind-loaded pockets in the alpine. Surface snow is being redistributed by wind in exposed areas but remains soft in sheltered terrain.
In the Invermere area, weak faceted snow at the base of the snowpack has caused several small but notable deep persistent slab avalanches. Similar conditions are likely in the South Rockies, though observations are limited.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mainly clear. 10 to 30 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C, with an above-freezing layer developing between 2300 m to 3000 m.
Monday
Mainly clear. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top winds. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 15 to 40 km/h southwest ridge top wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be mindful that deep instabilities are still present in the snowpack.
- Avoid steep terrain, including convex rolls, or areas with a thin, rocky, or variable snowpack.
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Avalanches on weak faceted snow at the base of the snowpack are possible on steep smooth slopes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Wind from the west may have formed wind slabs along ridgelines and in exposed terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2024 4:00PM
