Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 18th, 2011 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
brent kozachenko,
Parks Canada
Friday snow depth; Little Prairie 1650m 42cm; Summit 2150m 80cm. Snow cover on lower elevation trails still thin, but mostly supportive.
Summary
Problems
Wind Slabs
Basal crust is prevalent above 1900m. Weak facets above this crust are touchy as recent snowfalls and wind loading add to the concern. Shifting winds to the east Friday may develop slabs on westerly aspects. Slab depths of 30 to 50cm possible.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 21st, 2011 4:00PM
