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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 22nd, 2014–Nov 23rd, 2014
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: South Coast.

Stormy conditions over the next few days. Avalanche conditions may change quickly at alpine elevations.

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

A series of fronts is coming in quick succession over the next few days. Sunday: 1-8 mm precipitation. Freezing level around 1000 m. Moderate W winds. Monday: 5-15 mm precipitation, mostly late in the day. Freezing level climbing to around 1900 m. Moderate to strong SW winds.Tuesday: 10-25mm with freezing level near 2000 m overnight and dropping during the day. Moderate to strong W winds.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported. Please let us know what you're seeing out there at [email protected].

Snowpack Summary

Welcome to winter! As we begin our forecasting season, we are working with limited information from the field. Early reports suggest there's enough snow for avalanches at alpine and some treeline elevations. Recent snow is likely to have been redistributed into slabs on lee slopes at alpine elevations. This snow may overlie a weak old snow surface (surface hoar, facets and/or a crust) which developed during the recent dry spell. Check the bond of the snowpack at this level and take a cautious approach as new snow builds deeper above this layer.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.>Caution around convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 4