Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 24th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

dsaly, Avalanche Canada

Ongoing precipitation and warm temperatures will keep the avalanche hazard elevated.

Summary

Moderate

Reports document a reactive slab had formed by Friday evening near Squamish, this MIN documents natural avalanches out of steep terrain.

Please continue to post your observations and photos to the Mountain Information Network.

Rain has saturated the snowpack at most elevations, expect to find wet and unconsolidated snow until cold temperatures refreeze the snowpack.

Prior to this weekend's rain event, the snowpack was well settled with treeline depths 100-180 cm.

Saturday night

Rain showers, 10 mm. Ridgetop low temperature +2 C. Southwest wind 30-50 km/hr. Freezing level 1500 m.

Sunday

Rain, 10-30 mm. Ridgetop high temperature +4 C. Southwest wind 40-60 km/hr. Freezing level spiking above 2300 m.

Monday

Heavy rain, 50-80 mm. Ridgetop high temperature +6 C. Southwest wind 30-60 km/hr. Freezing level 2300 m.

Tuesday

Rain, 45 mm. Ridgetop low temperature +2 C. Southwest wind 30-40 gusting to 70 km/hr. Freezing level 1500 m and beginning to fall.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from rain.
The more the snow feels like a slurpy, the more likely loose wet avalanches will become.
Avoid exposure to areas with overhead hazard during periods of rain.

Rain will continue to saturate the snowpack and maintain the ability to produce wet avalanches.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Possible - Likely

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 25th, 2022 4:00PM