Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 5th, 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

Cooling trend towards the weekend, dropping to -20C at treeline by Saturday. No precipitation expected until next Tuesday. Skies to remain generally clear with light winds from the North.

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. Widespread surface hoar growth.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations.

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 6th, 2016 4:00PM

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