Avalanche Forecast

Low - Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.

  

FRIDAY NIGHT: Cloudy w/ flurries; 3-5 cm. / Moderate to strong, southwest wind / alpine low temperature -7 / Freezing level 800 m.

 SATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, south wind / alpine high temperature -6 / Freezing level 1000 m.

 SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Light, south wind / alpine high temperature -6 / Freezing level 800 m.

 MONDAY: Snow, 5-10 cm / Moderate, south wind / alpine high temperature -3 / Freezing level 1200 m.

  

Recent strong southwest winds have created fresh wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above.  

There have been very few reports of avalanches in the region, however observations are limited at this time. 

In the past week there have been a few size 2-3 avalanches reported on the early November crust in both the South Columbia and neighbouring Glacier National Park region.  

If you get out into the mountains, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network!

  

Recent strong southwest winds have created fresh wind slabs on lee features at treeline and above. There are a couple of crusts in the mid snowpack, from mid and early November. The most prominent of these is from early November, and it has been reported that there are weak, sugary facets above and below this crust. It is down approximately 70-100 cm, and recent observations indicate that this layer has the potential to be triggered by humans. Several reports indicate that it is likely the most reactive on south facing slopes.

• Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.