Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 14th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Watch the wind closely; when it picks up, wind slabs are likely to form.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported.

Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 25 cm of soft snow is covering a hard crust. At upper elevations, this newer snow has been blown by variable winds, creating wind slabs on lee slopes.

These slabs should bond quickly within the next few days. If you observe blowing snow, it indicates that new slabs are forming, and areas where the snow is accumulating should be avoided.

The mid and lower snowpack are not concerning at this time, and are made up of various hard layers and crusts.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 2 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.

Tuesday

Cloudy. 20 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -13 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects. Avoid steep lee slopes near ridgelines.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 15th, 2024 4:00PM

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