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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 10th, 2016–Jan 11th, 2016
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
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: South Columbia.

"All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy" - Anatole FranceForecast new snow is expected to increase the avalanche danger.

Confidence

Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain

Weather Forecast

Dry conditions persist on Monday, before a Pacific system brings snow on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tues: 5-10 cm; Wed: 10-30 cm. Winds are expected to be moderate from the SW. The freezing level remains at valley floor. For more details check out https://avalanche.ca/weather.

Avalanche Summary

A couple of small storm slabs were triggered by skiers on Friday below treeline. These failed on buried surface hoar. Some size 1 loose dry and wind slab activity has also been noted.

Snowpack Summary

Thin wind slabs may be lurking at high elevations. There is 20-30 cm of recent snow sitting on a mix of surface hoar, facets, and sun crusts. The surface snow is reported to be generally loose and unconsolidated, except in isolated locations where wind slabs or storm slabs exist. The mid and lower snowpack are generally well settled and strong.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs may be lurking behind ridges and ribs. A storm slab may also exist in specific terrain below treeline.
Use ridges or ribs to avoid pockets of wind loaded snow. >Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain. >Choose well supported terrain without convexities when below treeline.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2