Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 3rd, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Max Darrah,
Parks Canada
Summary
Weather Forecast
The high pressure ridge is starting to breakdown which will finally bring some snow (albeit light) at the beginning of the week. Upper elevation temperatures will fall back to normal for this time of year. Winds continue to be light.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous loose snow avalanches up to size 2 observed in the alpine in the Maligne Lake area Saturday on steep solar exposed gulleys. This activity will subside as the inversion dissipates and alpine temperatures fall on Sunday.
Confidence
The weather pattern is stable
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 4th, 2016 4:00PM
