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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 7th, 2022–Nov 11th, 2022

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Maligne.

Good start to the ski season. Snow depths are variable. Early season hazards are prevalent.

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.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Numerous Loose Dry point release avalanches observed from steep rocky start zones.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

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: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2