Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 3rd, 2012 8:12AM

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

danyelle magnan, Parks Canada

Glacier.

With rising freezing levels and more rain in the forecast expect moist snow to approximately 2000m. The moist surface will be easily triggered, and avalanches will gain mass on steep slopes.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

Rain has saturated and weakened the snowpack below approx 2000m. Rain has been triggering avalanches that gain mass on steep terrain running into runouts below treeline. Expect avalanche activity to increase during periods of rain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Storm Slabs

Snow started falling at Mt Fidelity on Oct 16. Since then the station has received 130cm of snow which has settled to an HS of 62cm. If you manage to get above freezing level (~2100m?) watch for storm snow and windslab instabilites.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 4th, 2012 7:00AM