Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 8th, 2013 2:53PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

chris gooliaff, Parks Canada

Glacier.

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

Summary

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

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

Valid until: Nov 9th, 2013 2:53PM