Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 21st, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Watch for newly formed wind slabs as you get above the trees.
The best and safest riding will be in areas sheltered from the wind.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were reported on Friday or Saturday but there are very few reports.
Data is very limited in this region. Please submit a report on the Mountain Information Network. Even a simple photo is a huge help to other backcountry users.
Snowpack Summary
There is around 30 to 50 cm of snow above a melt-freeze crust from early December. Lower amounts will be found on the eastern slopes. At upper elevations, wind has likely redistributed snow to lee features.
There are no deeper layers of concern.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Saturday Night
Cloudy with up to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1300 m.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. 40 to 50 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud with up to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with up to 5 cm of snow. 60 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
- Stay off recently wind loaded slopes until they have had a chance to stabilize.
- Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind-exposed terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for deeper and more reactive deposits of snow around ridges and in lee features.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 22nd, 2024 4:00PM
