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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 24th, 2018–Nov 25th, 2018
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kootenay Boundary.

Travel cautiously if you notice slab properties in the recent storm snow. Share your findings by submitting to the MIN!

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with trace snowfall.SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with afternoon clearing, moderate west winds, alpine temperature -5 C, freezing level 1000 m.MONDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1000 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 15 to 25 cm, strong southwest winds, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level rising from 1000 m to 1800 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches observed.We would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo. Thanks!

Snowpack Summary

Alpine snow depths in the region are around 60 to 80 cm. 10 to 30 cm of recent storm snow overlies a layer of surface hoar that was buried on November 21. This layer is expected to be variable in nature and may have been melted into a crust on southern aspects.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Only the highest slopes with relatively smooth ground surfaces have sufficient snow for avalanches to be a problem. Keep your eyes open for pockets of wind-blown snow.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2