Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 2nd, 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
Weather system set to drift through the region Tuesday and Wednesday; up to 25 cm new snow and moderate to strong winds.
Avoid areas where wind loading is observable and present during the storm.
Summary
Weather Forecast
A series of pacific lows tracking inland will bring strong westerly winds and significant snowfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. Details here: Mountain Weather Forecast.
Snowpack Summary
The shallow snowpack areas will be faceting and loosing support underfoot though much of the forecast region due to the sustained cold temps. Windslabs and wind effect in exposed areas. Oct. and Nov. crusts preserved in the mid and lower snowpack; both seem have a good bond to the overlaying snow.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Windslab will continue to build over the next 48 hours in all open areas with moderate to strong west/north-west winds. Ice Climbers should be especially observant to wind loading patterns when choosing a venue for the day.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2019 4:00PM
