Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 25th, 2024 9:00AM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.

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There is now enough snow to ski near the divide and groups are reporting good ski quality. As always at this time of year watch out for early season hazards like stumps and rocks. With lots of low density snow available for transport and wind in the forecast expect new sensitive windslabs to form.

Summary

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed however very limited field work.

Snowpack Summary

Around 80cm of new storm snow sits on ground or old snow in some isolated high alpine locations. Moderate to Strong SW winds are forming windslabs in the alpine and at treeline.

Weather Summary

Mon

Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Tues

Overcast skies with no significant precip. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Wed

Overcast skies with flurries through the day. Alpine high of -5 and moderate to strong SW winds at ridgecrest

Check out the Mountain Weather Forecast for the most up to date information.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to the wind; once it starts to blow, sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.

Problems

Loose Dry

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Will exist in steep sheltered terrain with smooth ground cover.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Wind Slabs

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Lots of snow available for transport with incoming moderate to strong winds.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 27th, 2024 4:00PM

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