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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 3rd, 2023–Dec 4th, 2023
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Birkenhead, Duffey, South Chilcotin, South Coast Inland, Stein, Taseko.

Avalanches are possible where recent snow has formed a slab. Other early season hazards lurk below the surface. Check out our early season blog.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in the region yet this season. If you're heading out in the backcountry, please consider sharing any observations on the Mountain Information Network 🙏

Snowpack Summary

10-20 cm of recent snow sits over various layers of crusts and old faceted snow and may also overlie isolated pockets of surface hoar in sheltered areas.

Treeline snowpack depths in the range of 30-60 cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday night

A trace of new snow. Moderate southwest wind. Freezing level 1300 m.

Monday

Up to 5 cm of new snow. Light to moderate southwest wind. Freezing level rising to 2500m.

Tuesday

Mixed precip overnight (10-20 mm); snow line 2000 m, dropping to 1500 m and tapering off in the morning. Moderate southwest wind. Freezing level dropping from 2500 m to 1800 m.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. Light wind. Freezing level 1000 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs may be poorly bonded to the underlying crust.
  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent snow may be poorly bonded to underlying surfaces such as crusts, facets and surface hoar. It is most likely to be reactive where it has consolidated into a slab, such as in wind loaded pockets.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5