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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 17th, 2014–Nov 18th, 2014
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: 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.

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

Avalanche 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