Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 11th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
LG,
Avalanche Canada
Travel on skis is still very difficult, some eager skiers have been travelling uphill in boots. If you do venture out be very careful as many early-season hazards still exist. See this MIN for photos of conditions. The primary concern is for windslabs at treeline. A nearby ski resort saw windslab avalanches up to size 2 with explosives
Summary
Confidence
Weather Summary
Tues
Freezing levels will rise to 2500 m, no precip expected. Winds increase through the day to strong SW.
Wed
Freezing levels continue to rise to 3500m, with no precip. Winds continue to increase to extreme SW.
Thurs
Flurries overnight and a drop in freezing level to valley bottom. Winds decrease to strong SW.
For more info see: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be especially cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Problems
Wind Slabs
This problem exists mostly in the alpine and at treeline but may exist in isolated pockets below treeline. Snow cover below treeline is largely below threshold.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2023 4:00PM
