Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 3rd, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
ahanna,
Avalanche Canada
Avalanches are possible where recent snow has formed a slab. Other early season hazards lurk below the surface. Check out our early season blog.
Summary
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 ðŸ™
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.
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 4th, 2023 4:00PM
