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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 29th, 2013–Nov 30th, 2013
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Sea To Sky.

A significant winter storm is approaching this weekend bringing new snow, high winds and elevated danger ratings.

Confidence

Fair - Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Sunday

Weather Forecast

Saturday: Light to moderate snowfall with moderate to strong southwesterly ridgetop winds. Freezing level around 1400 m.Sunday: Moderate snowfall intensifying to heavy snowfall overnight with strong to extreme southwesterly winds. Freezing level around 1500m.Monday: Light snowfall with light southwest winds. Freezing level dropping to 800m

Avalanche Summary

No recent reports of avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Information coming from this region has been extremely limited; however, reports suggest there is about one metre of snow at upper treeline elevations. Very little snow has fallen in the last week. Terrain below treeline is reported to be mostly below threshold for avalanche activity.The recent warm temperatures have promoted the settlement and strengthening of the upper snowpack. A few crusts can be found deeper in the snowpack. Some facets may be found lingering around these crusts at higher elevations. Observers are not identifying any of these as cause for concern at this time although they might be worth exploring.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

New snow accumulations on Saturday may be reactive to the weight of a skier/rider. Watch for increased triggering in wind-affected terrain.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2