Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 7th, 2017 3:56PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Spring-like conditions should continue. Be cautious on steep slopes if the snow feels moist or wet.

Summary

Confidence

High - The weather pattern is stable

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY: Sunny, light southerly winds, freezing level around 3200 m.SATURDAY: Increasing cloud, moderate southwesterly winds, freezing level around 2700 m.SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, light southerly winds, freezing level around 3500 m

Avalanche Summary

Recent loose wet avalanches were noted up to size 1 in steep terrain, entraining the top 15 to 20 cm of snow.

Snowpack Summary

Warm weather is melting the snow surface to the top of the highest mountains. Crusts may form overnight, but will melt quickly in the morning. The 80-100 cm of storm snow that fell last week is rapidly settling and bonding to a buried crust. Travel has improved below treeline, but there are still open creeks, alder, and other early-season hazards. Expect snow depths around 200 cm at 1200 m and 60 cm at 800 m.

Problems

Loose Wet

Warm air temperatures and clear skies are producing spring-like conditions. Loose wet avalanches may begin small but can grow and push you into dangerous terrain.

Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Avoid sunny slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if the snow is moist or wet.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely - Very Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 8th, 2017 2:00PM