Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 12th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
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If snowfall exceeds 20 cm, bump the danger rating to "Considerable."
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the last 2 days. A natural avalanche cycle is expected this weekend.
Snowpack Summary
The incoming storm snow will fall on a variety of surfaces. Surface hoar in wind-sheltered terrain at treeline and below, a thin melt-freeze on south-facing slopes, and old storm snow at higher elevations. A crust can be found down 5-30 cm. The mid and lower snowpack is well-settled with no layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy with less than 5 cm snow. 10 to 30 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1100 m.
Friday
Snow 5 to 20 cm. 25 to 45 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Saturday
Snow up to 30 cm by the afternoon. 20 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1400 m.
Sunday
Snow 5-10 in the morning. 10-20 km/h ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -7 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs may develop where new snowfall amounts are greater than 20 cm.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 13th, 2024 4:00PM
