Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 7th, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.
JM,
Avalanche Canada
Good start to the ski season. Snow depths are variable. Early season hazards are prevalent.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Numerous Loose Dry point release avalanches observed on Nov 7 in the Alpine. Isolated Slab avalanches observed at Parkers Ridge to Sz 1.5. These avalanches released to ground on rock slabs.
Snowpack Summary
20-30cm of low density snow has been redistributed by variable winds over the last 4 days. Pockets of windslab have been observed at Tree Line and above. Snow depth is highly variable, anywhere from 60-120 cm deep. Snowpack is overall supportive at Parkers Ridge.
Weather Summary
High pressure moving in from the North, expect a mix of sun and cloud, little snow, and cold temps. Temps will be warming throughout the week. FL staying at Valley Bottom.
Problems
Loose Dry
Numerous Loose Dry point release avalanches observed from steep rocky start zones.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Recent variable winds have created pockets of windslab in the Alpine and Tree Line in the Icefields area.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 11th, 2022 3:00PM
