Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Ongoing strong SW winds. Snow flurries will give up to 10cm of new snow by Wednesday. Alpine temperatures will be between -4 C and -8 C. Click here for the Avalanche Canada mountain weather forecast.
Snowpack Summary
Strong SW wind with incoming snow flurries is building fresh windslab. The October 25 crust, sitting 0-40cm off the ground, remains a concern. This crust is most prevalent in deeper snowpack areas - found predominately on N-NE lee features. Faceting above and below this layer continues to weaken the lower snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
The local ski hill triggered two windslabs (one large/size 2) during explosive control work on Sunday.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2018 4:00PM