Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 25th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
zryan,
Avalanche Canada
Take it easy out there-It's a great time to refresh your rescue skills and check your gear. Many early-season hazards lurk just below the surface in this shallow snowpack.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported, but observations are very limited at this time of year.
If you do go into the backcountry, consider submitting a Mountain Information Network report.
Snowpack Summary
Recent warm temperatures have likely created a moist or crusty snow surface in most places. Dry surface snow may exist in alpine areas and has been redistributed by strong northwest and southwest winds.
Total snow depth at treeline is 30-60 cm.
A weak layer of faceted snow may be present at the base of the snowpack. Shallow snowpack depths mean you should be able to dig and check for this layer.
Weather Summary
Saturday night
Mostly cloudy with clear periods, no precipitation, northwest alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, an alpine temperature inversion may exist, treeline temperature 1°C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with sunny periods, no precipitation, west alpine wind 5 to 15 km/h, treeline temperature 1°C
Monday
Cloudy with light snow, up to 5 cm accumulation, southwest alpine wind 50 to 80 km/h, treeline temperature -1°C.
Tuesday
Mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries, west alpine wind 15 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -2°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Travelling on skis is hazardous due to a very shallow mountain snowpack.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
- 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
Isolated pockets of wind slab formed during last week's storm may exist in leeward features, such as ridgecrests, bowls and gullies.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 26th, 2023 4:00PM
