Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 28th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Avalanche Canada
The primary hazard is the shallow snowpack with numerous obstacles just below the surface.
Read the new Forecaster's Blog for more on the early-season snowpack.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported in the region. If you do venture into the snow let us know what you find by submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
In the alpine pockets of wind-loaded snow sit atop a weak, faceted lower snowpack.
At treeline, the height of snow ranges from 50 to 80 cm. As you descend to lower elevations, snow depths decrease significantly.
The snowpack at all elevations is very shallow and contains many potential hazards just beneath the snow surface.
Data is very limited at this time. If you are recreating in the mountains please consider submitting a MIN report.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, no precipitation, west alpine wind 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -6 C.
Wednesday
Valley cloud in the southern half of the region, a mix of sun and cloud elsewhere, no precipitation, northwest alpine wind 10 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.
Thursday
Mainly cloudy, no precipitation, southeast alpine wind 10-20 km/h, treeline temperature -7 C.
Friday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries, trace accumulation, southeast alpine wind 15-30 km/h, treeline temperature -5 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
- Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
Valid until: Nov 29th, 2023 4:00PM
