Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 2015 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeHoping for snow over the next couple of days. If not, the ice climbing climbing is in full swing.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Generally unsettled weather for the next several days. Up to 10 cm forecasted , but it will come in with moderate winds from the south. Just below zero temps are expected.
Snowpack Summary
Warming trend at tree line and below is settling snowpack. Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above.
Avalanche Summary
No new activity reported or observed
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Previous winds had formed wind slabs on isolated terrain like contained gulley features in upper elevations at TL and above. They are proving to be fairly stubborn with little if any propagation.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2015 4:00PM