Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 17th, 2014 8:17AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Glacier.

The winter permit system is not yet in effect. Click here for information. Exposed rocks and trees are making dangerous travel conditions on approach trails below treeline and many obstacles are exposed at all elevations.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Today and Tuesday are forecast for mainly sunny with cloudy periods. Temperatures are returning to more normal values for this time of year and with this warming trend some snow is in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

Snowpack Summary

Observations are limited. People riding in the Connaught drainage are reporting decent skiing in the high alpine but reports from the Asulkan are of thin and rocky conditions. The November 9 rain crust is down 40-50cm at 1900m and the snow above this crust is faceting in the cold and windy conditions. Snowpack below tree line is still very thin.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity since November 11th has been reported.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs formed early in the North wind cycle are rider triggerable, and a report from one of our neighbors to the west showed a skier triggering a size 2 slab avalanche near a ridge crest.

Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 18th, 2014 8:17AM