Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 17th, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
TJ,
Avalanche Canada
Enjoy the warm weather while it is here, but remember there could be persistent weak layers above your head or under your feet.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
There were no new avalanches observed on the icefields parkway on Tuesday.
If you're out in the hills, don't forget to post to the MIN. Every bit of information helps
Snowpack Summary
5cm of new snow around Parker Ridge. There is a weak temperature crust below 1800m. Large facets and depth hoar comprise the bottom portion of the snowpack. Snowpack depths vary from 40-100cm.
Weather Summary
Wednesday
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries.
Precipitation: Trace.
Alpine temperature: High -7 °C.
Ridge wind southwest: 15-25 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries.
Precipitation: Trace.
Alpine temperature: Low -17 °C, High -9 °C.
Ridge wind west: 10-20 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Detailed weather forecasts from Avalanche Canada: https://www.avalanche.ca/weather/forecast
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Make conservative terrain choices and avoid overhead hazard.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
The bottom of the snow pack is inherently weak with well developed Facets and Depth Hoar. Avalanches initiating in the upper snowpack are likely to step down to this layer and gain significant mass.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 18th, 2023 4:00PM
