Avalanche forecast

Northwest Inland

Dec 13 – 14, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch out for early-season hazards like rocks and stumps.

Small wind slabs may linger at high elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Small, wind slabs may still be rider-triggerable in steep sheltered spots. Ride one at a time and consider whats below you.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported since before last weekend.

If you see wind transporting snow, there may be small wind slabs.

Please consider submitting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 25 cm of snow overlies a crust from rain last week. At upper elevations, this has likely been redistributed by the wind.

The remainder of the snowpack is strong, with various hard layers and crusts.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Cloudy with 10 to 15 cm of snow. 15 to 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud, clearing with up to 5 cm of snow in the morning. 10 to 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A hard crust on the snow surface will help strengthen the snowpack, but may cause tough travel conditions.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Make observations and continually assess conditions as you travel.

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