Avalanche forecast

South Columbia

Jan 10 – 11, 2016Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy" - Anatole FranceForecast new snow is expected to increase the avalanche danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. A storm slab may also exist in specific terrain below treeline.

Confidence

Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain

Weather Forecast

Dry conditions persist on Monday, before a Pacific system brings snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tues: 5-10 cm; Wed: 10-30 cm. Winds are expected to be moderate from the SW. The freezing level remains at valley floor. For more details check out https://avalanche.ca/weather.

Avalanche Summary

A couple of small storm slabs were triggered by skiers on Friday below treeline. These failed on buried surface hoar. Some size 1 loose dry and wind slab activity has also been noted.

Snowpack Summary

Thin wind slabs may be lurking at high elevations. There is 20-30 cm of recent snow sitting on a mix of surface hoar, facets, and sun crusts. The surface snow is reported to be generally loose and unconsolidated, except in isolated locations where wind slabs or storm slabs exist. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.

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