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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 29th, 2024–Nov 30th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: North Shore, Powell River, Sasquatch, South Coast, Stave, Tetrahedron.

New snow may be falling on surface hoar crystals.

If this is the case, avalanches will be easy to trigger especially in open, sheltered areas.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

There have been no reports of avalanches this week.

Please consider sharing any observations you have on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

New snow may be falling on large surface hoar crystals which have grown in most sheltered areas. Melt-freeze crusts are found on sun-exposed slopes and at lower elevations.

The mid-pack is generally well-settled.

Snowpack depth at treeline is 140 - 170 cm in the Knuckles. On the North Shore, depths are around 100 to 145 cm and diminish rapidly below treeline.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 5 to 10 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 4 °C. Freezing level 2500 m.

Monday

Sunny. 10 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 5 °C. Freezing level 3000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

If the new snow falls on surface hoar crystals it may be touchy to rider triggers. This will be more likely in open areas, sheltered from the wind.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5