Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
Backcountry travel is challenging right now. The crusty/shallow snowpack is a greater hazard than avalanches at the moment.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
The likelihood of natural avalanche activity has greatly decreased with a significant surface crust.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust has formed on all aspects and elevations. Any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack should now be bridged by the crust.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, no new snow expected, west ridgetop wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.
Friday
Sunny with no new snow expected, south ridgetop wind 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -4°C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of new snow expected, south ridgetop wind 40 to 60 km/h, treeline temperature -3°C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 mm of new precipitation expected, southwest ridgetop wind 5 to 15 km/h, freezing level rising to 1600 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2023 4:00PM
