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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 23rd, 2016–Nov 24th, 2016
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: South Coast.

Danger is expected to increase with forecast snow and wind. As always, and especially when forecast confidence is low, it's important to supplement this forecast with your own observations. Please post your obs to the MIN.

Confidence

-

Weather Forecast

Moderate snowfall is expected for Thursday and Friday with 20-30cm of accumulation each day accompanied by moderate to strong southwesterly alpine winds and freezing levels hovering around 1200 m. Snowfall and winds should ease off with a clearing and cooling trend for Saturday.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations reported.

Snowpack Summary

There is not enough snow yet for avalanches below treeline, but expect to find a metre or more at treeline and above. The upper snowpack is likely moist and heavy with deep wind drifts on leeward slopes. A thick crust is can probably be found down around 50cm at treeline elevations. When traveling in the mountains Id maintain an investigative approach and dig down to test for weak layers before committing to a slope. If you've been in the mountains, please share your observations on our Mountain Information Network.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Touchy storm slabs are likely lurking on steep open slopes at higher elevations. Human triggering is likely.
Avoid avalanche terrain at upper elevations during periods of loading from new snow and wind.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2