Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 23rd, 2018 3:43PM

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

jfloyer, Avalanche Canada

South Coast Inland.

Rugged travel. If you make it to the alpine, watch out for wind loaded slopes.

Summary

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Allison Pass (1340m):HN24: 3cm; HS 10cm @ 1340mCoquihalla Summit (1230m):HN24: 12cm; HN48 18cmLittle Bear (1660m):HS 54cm; HN24 15cm; TPres -2Great Bear (1710m):Variable winds 20-25km/hCayoosh Summit (1350m):HN24 9cm; HN48 21cm; HS 20cm; TPres +1 TMin -1Blowdown Mid (1890m):HN24 6cm; HN48 23cm; HS 55cm; Blowdown Peak (2320m):Winds up to 45 km/h overnight SW, diminishing to 10 S

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches observed.

Snowpack Summary

Snow depths are around 40 to 60 cm at treeline and alpine elevations, although there may be deeper deposits in wind-loaded areas. Approximately 20 cm new snow sits above a layer of surface hoar (north aspects) or a thin crust (south aspects). All but the highest and/or smoothest slopes have insufficient snow cover for avalanches to occur at this time.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of wind-loaded snow could exist in exposed areas behind ridges and peaks.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 24th, 2018 2:00PM