Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeIce conditions continually improving. Sadly, the same cold temps expediting widespread, top-down, weakening of the snowpack due to the intensive, moisture sucking, facetting process.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Another beautiful sunny weekend coming in the forecast. No new precip. Alpine temperature, high -7 °C with light west. ridge top winds.Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada
Snowpack Summary
The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.
Avalanche Summary
No new activity observed or reported. Remember to share the conditions found on your trip this weekend with Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Information Network
Confidence
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Although currently dormant, it would be wise to assess the strength of the interfaces above & below the October 25 crust before entering committing lines. This layer exists on most skiable slopes.
Ride slopes one at a time and spot for your partners from safe locations.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2018 4:00PM