Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 29th, 2012 8:10AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
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Remember not to get complacent in times of lower avalanche hazard and to continue to use safe travel practices.
Summary
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
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
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 30th, 2012 8:00AM
