Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 19th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
Low Ratings but seriously questionable riding conditions.
On the other hand, Ice climbs in the region are in great shape. Low ratings are a poor excuse for not carrying a transceiver, shovel and probe!
Summary
Weather Forecast
A clearing trend with a drier air mass over the next 3 days. For more details: Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Weather Forecast.
Snowpack Summary
Variable surfaces including temp/rain crust, wind press and loose snow sit above the recently developing November rain crust which may go as high as 2200m. Total snow pack height in alpine is around 45-85 cm. Wind pressed/scoured features to wind slabs in lee features in the high alpine. Cross loaded gulleys may threaten ice climbs from above.
Avalanche Summary
Previous strong winds transported variable storm snow through the high alpine peaks and ridge tops. Hazard can be expected to increase in isolated areas where wind effect and loading is visible. No natural activity observed or reported in the forecast region.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Widespread wind effect in the alpine at ridgetops and possible in open areas at treeline.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading has created wind slabs.
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Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 20th, 2019 4:00PM
