Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 29th, 2022 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Wet.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
As new snow accumulates throughout the day the likelihood of triggering an avalanche will increase. Continually assess the changing conditions throughout the day.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No notable recent avalanches have been reported.
Please continue to post your observations and photos to the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
New snow is burying a highly saturated snowpack from recent rain events. At higher elevations, the new snow overlies a melt-freeze crust. Treeline snow depths range from 100 to 150 cm.
Weather Summary
Thursday night
Cloudy and snow, 10 to 20 cm. Light southeast winds. 0 C at treeline. Freezing levels 1000 m.
Friday
Cloudy and heavy snow, 30 to 50 cm. Moderate south winds. 0 C at treeline. Freezing levels 1200 m.
Saturday
Cloudy and snow, 5 to 10 cm. Light southerly winds, with strong gusts. 0 C at treeline. Freezing levels 1000 m.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with no precipitation. Light south winds. -5 C at treeline. Freezing levels 700 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
- Watch for signs of slab formation throughout the day.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs will build with the forecasted heavy snow. New snow may take some time to bond to the underlying crusts.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Wet
The snowpack at lower elevations remains slurry and saturated. As the snowpack approaches its melting point it will result in a loss of cohesion.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 30th, 2022 4:00PM
