Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 2nd, 2020 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Conrad Janzen,
Alpine areas have enough snow to produce avalanches, especially in steep loaded gully features. At treeline the snowpack is thin and travel is rugged. Ease into the season and avoid hitting rocks and trees just below the surface. More snow is coming!
Summary
Weather Forecast
A storm is forecast to arrive on Wednesday November 4th which may bring enough precipitation to increase the avalanche hazard. See the Mountain Weather Forecast for up to date weather information.
Snowpack Summary
30-70 cm of snow is present at treeline elevations. A temperature (Halloween) crust from recent rain and warm temps is present below 1850 m and to ridge top on steep solar aspects. Alpine areas have pockets of wind slab from strong SW winds and recent snow.
Avalanche Summary
A few small natural avalanches have been observed recently. We have seen a couple loose wet avalanches out of steep rocky terrain during periods of high heat inputs, and some sluffing and wind slabs in steep loaded alpine gullies up to size 2 following the most recent snowfall and wind.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Small wind slabs exist in the alpine following the most recent snowfall and strong SW winds. Climbers and skiers should watch for these loaded pockets of wind slab, especially in areas where a slide could push you down into rocks or gullies.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
- Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 3rd, 2020 4:00PM
