Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 4th, 2016 4:00PM

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

Parks Canada Max Darrah, Parks Canada

Summary

Weather Forecast

The high pressure ridge is starting to breakdown which will finally bring some snow (albeit light) at the beginning of the week. Upper elevation temperatures will fall back to normal for this time of year. Winds continue to be light.

Snowpack Summary

Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations in past 48 hours.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above treeline.
Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 5th, 2016 4:00PM

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