Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 27th, 2022 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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Avalanche Canada
Assess conditions as you travel - any fresh snow is likely hiding early-season hazards.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported in the region, however, observations are limited at this time of year. If you head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
At the highest elevations, recent wind-affected snow covers a melt-freeze crust and moist upper snowpack.
Snowpack depths at upper elevations grow to 80 cm, where snow begins to cover surface roughness. The snow-dirt line is found around 1200 m, and most solar slopes and below treeline are below the threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Cloudy with isolated flurries, clearing overnight. Moderate to light north wind, treeline low temperatures -10 C, and freezing level valley bottom.
Monday
Sunny and cold with patchy clouds. Light to moderate northeast wind, treeline high temperatures -5 C.
TuesdayCold, with a mix of sun and cloud. Light northwest wind, treeline temperatures around -8 C.
WednesdayIncoming precipitation and wind, 20-40 mm, strong southwest wind, treeline temperatures rising to -2 C, freezing level rising above valley bottom.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab on alpine features.
- Exercise caution on steep, unsupported slopes.
Problems
Wind Slabs
At the highest elevations, you may find pockets of reactive snow.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 28th, 2022 4:00PM
