Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 8th, 2020 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.
Marcus Waring,
Waterton received 50cm of low density snow in the past 72 h. This should set us up nicely for a great ski season but early season hazards require a cautious approach. The Akamina Parkway is closed as of the the writing of this bulletin.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Tonight- Isolated flurries with a low of -12. West winds increasing to 40km/h
Monday - Cloudy with sunny periods. freezing levels remaining a valley bottom with trace precipitation. 50km/h west wind gusting 70km/h in the afternoon.
Tuesday- Mostly Cloudy with isolated flurries. High of -5 with moderate SW winds.
Snowpack Summary
50 cm of low density snow has fallen in the past 72 h. This snow has fallen on bare ground below 2100m. Above this elevation, new snow sits above a a 5-10 cm thick rain crust.
Avalanche Summary
Extremely limited observations due to adverse travel conditions.
Confidence
Problems
Loose Dry
50 cm of unconsolidated snow will be easily triggered in steep terrain. The likelihood of loose dry avalanches combined with early season hazards makes skiing a poor choice at the moment.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Wind Slabs will become the primary hazard early next week as Westerly winds increase.
Aspects: North, North East, South East, South, South West, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 11th, 2020 4:00PM
