Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 9th, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
1-3cm of snow is forecast for the next 48 hours. Temperatures will hover -6 to -11 with light westerly winds. Some sun may break through on Saturday but expect overall cloudy conditions. Little change expected through the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
Field data is limited. Below 1700m there is no significant snow. At 2000m and above 30cm plus can be expected with deeper wind pockets. Snow distribution will vary greatly with aspect, elevation, and wind exposure. Treeline and alpine gully features plus some lee alpine slopes will be wind loaded. Ground features are marginally covered.
Avalanche Summary
No Patrol Thursday. It is not uncommon at this time of year for climbers to trigger small avalanches from gully features. Even small rides over rocky terrain, cliffs, or terrain traps can have serious consequences. Wednesday's patrol to Maligne observed several solar induced loose and windslab avalanches on Steep S aspects up to size 2.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 10th, 2017 4:00PM