Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 29th, 2014 8:22AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
esharp,
Avalanche Canada
Summary
Confidence
Good - The weather pattern is stable
Weather Forecast
Synopsis: Another weak frontal system will pass over the province Thursday before an arctic air mass descends bring cool dry conditions.Thursday: Isolated flurries / Light to north winds / Freezing level: Valley bottom.Friday: Cloudy with sunny periods / Light north winds / Freezing level: Valley bottom.Saturday: Sunny / Light north winds / Freezing level: Valley bottom.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Between 5 and 20cm of new snow overlies a variety of surfaces including: old wind slabs in exposed terrain, well developed surface hoar in sheltered areas, or a melt-freeze crust on sun-exposed slopes.The main concern in the region continues to be the weak buried faceted snow which exists in the mid or lower snowpack (depending where you are in the region). Although avalanche activity on this interface has tapered-off lately there is still the potential for large avalanche that could have nasty consequences. Possible triggers for this layer include cornice fall, or a heavy load over a thin spot.
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
With cooler temperatures triggering an avalanche on deep persistent layers has become less likely. However, large and destructive avalanche may be possible in steep, rocky start zones with thin or variable snow cover.
Avoid convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Conditions are greatly improved, but be mindful that deep instabilities are still present.>
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 30th, 2014 2:00PM
