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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 24th, 2014–Nov 25th, 2014

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: South Coast.

Stormy conditions may lead to rapid changes in the snowpack. We have limited observations from the field. Send us yours at [email protected].

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Tuesday/Wednesday: Another vigorous frontal system is expected to bring moderate to heavy precipitation with freezing levels starting around 1500 m but quickly rising to 2000 m, and strong westerly winds. The Coquihalla Pass area is expected to get 5-10cm of snow followed by 25-30mm of rain. Further north should be drier. Continued wet and warm weather is expected for Thursday.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported. Please let us know what you're seeing out there at [email protected].

Snowpack Summary

As we begin our forecasting season, we are working with limited information from the field. Early reports suggest there's enough snow for avalanches at alpine and some treeline elevations. Recent snow is likely to have been redistributed into slabs on lee slopes at alpine elevations. This snow may overlie a weak old snow surface (surface hoar, facets and/or a crust) which developed during November's dry spell. Check the bond of the snowpack at this level and take a cautious approach as new snow builds deeper above this layer.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

New snow is building up over a potentially weak old snow surface. Strong winds and rising temperatures could complicate the picture, leading to slab conditions on a variety of slopes. Be alert to changes in snow depth and consistency.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Caution around convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3