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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 27th, 2015–Dec 28th, 2015
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Columbia.

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Confidence

High

Weather Forecast

A few more centimetres of snow are expected on Monday, before a shift to a cool, dry spell. Expect light northerly winds and a mix of sun and cloud on Tuesday and Wednesday.For more details check out https://avalanche.ca/weather.

Avalanche Summary

A few size 1-1.5 loose dry avalanches have been reported over the last few days.

Snowpack Summary

In general, dry new snow overlies a strong snowpack. You may encounter wind slabs near ridge tops which are sensitive to the weight of a person. As winds shift from south-westerly to northerly, be alert to the possibility of wind slabs on all aspects. Down about 70-100 cm in some areas, a thin crust/facet layer is generally giving hard, resistant results in snowpack tests.The lower snowpack is reportedly well settled. The early December weak layer (about 130-150 cm down) is spotty in distribution, but where it does exist, still gives hard, sudden results, meaning it is unlikely to be triggered, but could produce a very large avalanche.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Soft wind slabs may be triggered by the weight of a person on slopes lee to recent SW winds.
Use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind loaded snow. >Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain. >

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2