Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 5th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
timothy johnson,
Parks Canada
Hazard is low but stay vigilant.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Tomorrow the temperatures look to rise to -5C in the Alpine and warming for the rest of the week. Expect light winds and clear skies.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
Due to the number of field observations
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.
Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.Ride slopes one at a time and spot for your partners from safe locations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 6th, 2018 4:00PM
