Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible - Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Investigate for wind-loaded pockets, especially around ridges and open bowls.
Avalanche forecast
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Dec 21 – 22, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Highlights
Watch for fresh wind slabs on steep slopes in the alpine and at treeline.
The best riding will be in sheltered spots.
Avalanche problems
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Thursday or Friday.
On Wednesday, a small 20 cm deep slab was triggered by a snowmobile south of Valemount. It failed on surface hoar from mid-December that was preserved on a northwest aspect in the alpine.
Weather Summary
Friday NightCloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
SaturdayMostly cloudy with up to 1 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud with up to 5 cm of snow ending in the morning. 40 to 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect, and exposure to wind.
- The best and safest riding will be on slopes that have soft snow without any slab properties.