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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 8th, 2013–Nov 9th, 2013

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Glacier.

The biggest hazards in the Rogers Pass area right now are rocks, stumps, and thinly-bridged crevasses. Early season conditions prevail!

Weather Forecast

Continuing unsettled weather will bring flurries and moderate winds to the region Saturday. We may see 5-15cm over the weekend, with clearing forecasted later Sunday/Monday.

Snowpack Summary

Early season conditions prevail, with below tree-line and tree-line elevations below threshold. Higher elevations will likely have windslabs in lee features, especially in immediate ridge crest terrain.

Avalanche Summary

Loose and soft slab avalanches were noted from steep start zones off of Tupper and MacDonald in the last 24 hours.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Variable wind slabs can be found in immediate lee features in the alpine, and in higher elevation gullies.

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2