Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 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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The snowpack needs time to adjust to the new snow.
Keep terrain choices low-angle and safe as the storm snow settles.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A few small rider-triggered storm slabs were reported on Saturday near Fernie.
Snowpack Summary
15 cm of new snow with more on the way sits on a mix of sun crusts, surface hoar in wind-sheltered spots, and wind-affected snow.
The middle of the snowpack is generally expected to be well-settled and stable. An unreactive melt-freeze crust is near the ground.
Total snow depths vary from 100 to 150 cm at treeline.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with 5 to 15 cm of snow. 30 to 60 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -9 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- As the storm slab problem worsens, the easy solution is to choose more conservative terrain.
- Minimize exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow and wind.
- Don't let storm day fever lure you into consequential terrain.
Problems
Storm Slabs
The new snow needs time to bond. Stick to low-angle slopes free from overhead avalanche terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2024 4:00PM
