Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 30th, 2018 3:25PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Northwest Coastal.

We currently have very few observations in this region. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network. (MIN)

Summary

Confidence

Moderate - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Overnight FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy / Alpine Low -5 / Light, northwest wind / Freezing level 400 m.SATURDAY: Cloudy with isolated flurries / Alpine high -3 / Light, northwest wind / Freezing 300 m.SUNDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -5 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.MONDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -8 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were reported in this region on Thursday. However, we currently have very few observations from within this region. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network. (MIN)

Snowpack Summary

We currently have very limited snowpack observations, so it is critical to supplement this information with your own observations.In many areas, other than the highest accessible alpine areas, the entire snowpack may be moist. As temperatures are cooling, the snowpack is beginning to freeze from the surface downwards. Some reports indicate there may be an early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack. There is an average of 70-120 cm of snow in the alpine. This decreases dramatically with elevation where the primary hazards are rocks, stumps, and open creeks.

Problems

Wind Slabs

The slopes that have the most snow to ride, may also be in areas most likely to trigger wind slabs.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 1st, 2018 2:00PM