Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 20th, 2015 3:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

Avalanche Canada pgoddard, Avalanche Canada

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Kootenay Boundary.

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Summary

Confidence

Fair - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

The next three days look dry, cool and sunny, with the freezing level near valley bottom. There is the possibility of a layer of warm air forming at ridge top on Sunday. A frontal system is expected to bring snow late Monday.For more details check out avalanche.ca/weather.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported. A natural avalanche cycle occurred, with slabs up to size 2.5, during last weekend's storm.

Snowpack Summary

Check out the recent conditions video at http://bit.ly/1MEL7cdThere is certainly enough snow for avalanches, with anywhere from 60-150 cm on the ground. Heavy snow which fell during last weekend's storm is likely to have bonded somewhat. However, with limited information, I would tread cautiously and gather plenty of information as you go. It sounds like there are one or two thick, supportive crusts buried in the upper snowpack.So far, we only have limited information from the field. Submit yours to the MIN!

Problems

Storm Slabs

An icon showing Storm Slabs
Storm slabs may still be found, especially near ridge tops.
If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.>Choose well supported terrain without convexities.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Nov 21st, 2015 2:00PM

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