Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 12th, 2024 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
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Hazard will increase with new snow and wind this weekend. Please consider sharing your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in this region since last weekend.
Please consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report if you head out. Even a photo of the mountains or an idea on the surface conditions helps!
Snowpack Summary
Around 10 to 20 cm of snow overlies a hard melt-freeze crust. This snow is likely wind-affected on exposed slopes at treeline and alpine elevations. The crust is on the surface at lower treeline and below treeline elevations
The mid and lower snowpack is well bonded with no concerns currently.
Data is very limited in this region.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Cloudy. 20 to 30km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Cloudy with snow starting late afternoon. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 5 to 20 cm of snow, higher amounts around Mackenzie and Pine Pass. 20 to 40 km/h south ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -4 °C .
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 10 cm of snow. Clearing in the morning. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.
Valid until: Dec 13th, 2024 4:00PM
