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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 29th, 2012–Dec 30th, 2012

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Glacier.

Remember not to get complacent in times of lower avalanche hazard and to continue to use safe travel practices.

Weather Forecast

An upper level trough will move through the interior today exiting the province by late this afternoon. Overcast skies and light snow is expected today. On Sunday and Monday a high pressure ridge will keep things clear and dry.

Snowpack Summary

Low density snow in upper 20cm of snowpack. The Dec 25 surface hoar layer, more prominent between 1500m-2000m, is down 15cm. Well settled mid-pack. The November 6 crust is down between 130-160cm.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Sluffs and loose avalanches will be easily triggered in sufficiently steep terrain today, be careful exposing yourself over terrain traps like cliffs or gullies.

Be aware of party members below you that may be exposed to your sluffs.Avoid traveling on ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2