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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 28th, 2013–Dec 1st, 2013

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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: Waterton Lakes.

Isolated areas have reached threshold values and could produce avalanches. Very early season conditions exist. Rocks, stumps, and alders would make for dangerous conditions BTL. Call 403 859 2224 for additional information.

Weather Forecast

A chance of some precip before the weekend with windy and mild conditions. Cooling through the weekend with snow expected on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

In Alpine areas October snow now forms a firm basal layers. Through November several snowfalls have accumulated above these layers most of which have settled rapidly with warm conditions. Last week brought about 20cm of snow with strong W winds that created windslabs. Warm temperatures since this time are encouraging settlement.

Avalanche Summary

Very little observed activity with few opportunities to make observations.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

There is a chance that a few pockets of windslab exist in the few appealing looking areas Treeline and above.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2