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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 3rd, 2014–Dec 4th, 2014
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Northwest Inland.

We do not have enough information to issue danger ratings for this region at this time. Click on the forecast details tab to see a weather forecast and some snowpack data.

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. The freezing level is at valley bottom and ridge winds are light from the E-NE. Friday: Increasing cloud with light precipitation possible late in the day. The freezing level remains near valley bottom. Winds increase to moderate or strong from the S-SE. Saturday: Light to moderate precipitation. The freezing level is around 500 m and ridge winds are strong from the SW.

Avalanche Summary

There are no new avalanche reports from the region. Please let us know what you're seeing out there. Email us at [email protected].

Snowpack Summary

As we begin our forecasting season, we are working with limited information from the field. This forecast is primarily based off weather station data and a few field observations.A report from the Ashman area describes a snow depth of 60 cm at 1100 metres elevation and 100 cm snow depth at 1500 metres elevation; 20-30 cm of facetted snow above a crust at treeline and 30 cm above the crust in the alpine in areas protected from the wind. Extensive wind effect has developed pockets of wind slab in the alpine and at treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Northeast winds developed pockets of wind slab at higher elevations. These wind slabs may be sitting on a hard crust that could act as an easy sliding surface.
Avoid travelling in areas that have been reverse loaded by winds.>Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3