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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 15th, 2023–Dec 16th, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Coquihalla, Harrison-Fraser, Manning, Sasquatch, Skagit, Stave.

Small but reactive wind slabs may linger around ridgelines and rollovers.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in the region.

If you do head into the backcountry please submit any observations and/or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

5 to 10 cm of storm snow overlies a weak layer of surface hoar above a breakable crust that extends well into the alpine. The mid and lower snowpack is made up of a series of crusts and rounded grains. The snowpack is generally well consolidated.

Overall, the snow depth remains relatively shallow - just 60 cm , creating challenging travel conditions and numerous hazards at or just below the snow surface across all elevations.

Weather Summary

Friday Night

Mostly clear skies with no snowfall. Freezing levels remain around 2500 m. Strong southwest winds continue, 50-80 km/h.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with no snowfall. Freezing levels remain above 2000 m for the day, with treeline temperatures of +2 °C. Strong southwest winds continue, 40-70 km/h.

Sunday

Sunny with no snowfall. Freezing levels spike to 3000 m, treeline temperatures reach +5 °C. Winds ease from the southwest, 20-30km/h.

Monday

Mostly sunny with no snowfall. Freezing levels remain above 2500 m, treeline temperatures around +3 °C. Southwest winds continue, 30-40km/h.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.