Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 1st, 2015 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeDepending on forecasted snow amounts a new buried surface hoar layer could become problematic. Get out today and shred your favorite BTL line and break-up that interface!
Summary
Weather Forecast
Expecting overcast skies with mod to strong westerly winds before we get any significant precipitation, which is expected to start with minor amounts Wed.
Snowpack Summary
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.
Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2015 4:00PM