Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 14th, 2014–Nov 15th, 2014

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Below Threshold.

Regions

Glacier.

The winter permit system is not yet in effect. Click here for more information.Expect a treacherous ski ascent/descent below treeline if you're going try and get to the alpine. Early season hazards could ruin your winter if you're not careful.

Weather Forecast

The outlook is for this arctic high pressure ridge to persist over the region until Tuesday of next week. Clear skies, cold temperatures and that cold north wind are what's in store until then.

Snowpack Summary

Observations are limited. People have been out in the Connaught drainage and are reporting decent skiing in the alpine. The November 9 rain crust is down 40-50cm at 1900m. Moderate north winds over the last few days may have contributed to some wind slab development at higher elevations. Snow below treeline is still very thin.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.