Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 26th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
KT,
Avalanche Canada
Windslabs may linger after 5-15 cm of snow over the weekend formed with strong to extreme W-SW winds over the past few days. Snow coverage is still minimal at lower elevations, so travel cautiously if you decide to get out in the backcountry.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
A few size 1 loose-dry and slab avalanches have been observed in steep rocky terrain.
Snowpack Summary
Storm snow from the weekend has formed windslabs in the Alpine and at Treeline which sits on older wind slabs and a basal crust in the alpine. Due to previous warm temps and rain there is very little snow on the ground below 1800 m.
Weather Summary
Wed
Mainly sunny. Wind SW 20 becoming 50. Alpine high +6, FL 3200 m
Thurs
Wind SW strong to extreme. Alp High: -6, FL: 1900 m
Fri
Moderate SW winds. Alp High: 0, FL: 1800 m.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 29th, 2023 4:00PM
