Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 5th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
isnowsell,
Avalanche Canada
Stable avalanche conditions exist wherever a thick surface crust is present
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
A widespread natural avalanche cycle occurred during the peak of warming on Monday night. Reports suggest numerous avalanches sized 1 to 2.5.
If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network
Snowpack Summary
A widespread surface crust has formed in the wake of the recent wet, warm storm. In high alpine terrain small amounts of dry snow overly the crust. Any previous layers of concern deeper in the snowpack should now be bridged by the crust.
Weather Summary
Tuesday Night
Cloudy with 2 to 5 cm of snow at higher elevations, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C, freezing levels around 1500 m.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with trace precipitation, west alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C, freezing levels around 1100 m.
Thursday
Cloudy with up to 10 cm of snow, south alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -4 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud with trace precipitation, northwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.
Problems
Storm Slabs
In any alpine areas where a surface crust is not present, reactive storm and wind slabs may exist.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 6th, 2023 4:00PM
