Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 2nd, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
mkoppang,
Avalanche Canada
Field observations are still very limited and there is lots of uncertainty with the snowpack and depths. A recent storm deposited 20-30cm of new snow at treeline and above. Its still very early season with lots of hazards lurking just below the snow surface. Get on the MINS! Share what you see with others.
Summary
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches were observed on Wednesday due to stormy conditions. We anticipate there was a loose dry cycle in Alpine terrain.
Snowpack Summary
The last few upslope storms have deposited up too 50-70cm of snow at treeline with the higher amounts being in the Highwood pass area from the recent upslope storms. The recent storm snow is low density and with the cooling temperatures we expect settlement to be slow. The snow came in with light winds but is overlying hard windslabs that formed last week. In lots of places this snow is likely overlying ground. As a result, a slope may look appealing but really, its pretty shallow. Tread lightly and use lots of early season caution. The only/best skiing opportunities are in alpine terrain. Watch for windslabs and be aware of the previous hard surface that the snow is overlying. Forecasters have only been on road patrols this year and we only have observations from the valley floor. Any human triggerred avalanche that occurs will likely lead to a ride over a rough ground surface that will likely hurt. With lots of season left, dont go rushing out the door expecting a winter snowpack.
Weather Summary
Thursday temperatures are forecast to be cooler, with clearing skies. WInds will increase throughout the day out of the west so expect to see some snow moving around later in the day.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Problems
Loose Dry
The recent snow will sluff in steeper terrain. Be aware of what is overhead especially in gullied terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 7th, 2022 3:00PM
