Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 27th, 2023 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is early season.

Avalanche Canada CG, Avalanche Canada

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The main hazard at the moment is all of the early season obstacles, barely covered by the shallow snowpack. Choose your line wisely, and ski/ride with care.

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Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Snowpack Summary

Expect a weak surface crust on steep terrain facing the sun.

The height of snow at treeline is approx. 80cm, which is 40cm below average. Many rocks/trees lurk at and just below the snow surface.

The base of the snowpack consists of weak, sugary facets.

Weather Summary

The ridge of high pressure will continue blocking all moisture from our region.

Tonight: Cloudy with clear periods, light SW ridge winds, low -6°C with alpine temp inversion.

Tues: Mix of sun/cloud, light SW winds, Alp high -4°C, fzl 1200m.

Wed: Cloudy with sunny periods, light winds, Alp high -7°C, fzl 500m.

Thurs: sun and cloud, light W winds, Alp high -9°C, fzl 600m

Valid until: Nov 28th, 2023 4:00PM