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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 24th, 2012–Dec 25th, 2012

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

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

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

Regions: Glacier.

Weather Forecast

Nil to very light precipitation and light winds are expected today into tomorrow morning. A frontal system approaches the coast tomorrow and snow is expected to develop across the southern interior by midday. Light amounts are forecast for the Roger's Pass area.

Snowpack Summary

Low density snow in upper 15cm. Well settled mid-pack. The November 6 crust is down around 130cm. A profile on Mt Abbott, 2085m, NE aspect,Â gave a moderate testÂ results down 22cm and a hard result down 52cm.

Avalanche Summary

Yesterday there were 11 natural avalanches observed east of the Roger's Pass summit, sizes ranging from 2.0 to 2.5.A size 2.0 low elevation glide crack release on the south side Mt Cheops.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Instabilities may linger down 30 to 40cm in the snowpack that were reactive to skier triggering. They are located near ridge tops and on cross loaded terrain features.

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2