Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
Extremely cold temperatures (-25, forecasted high for the Icefields) is the most significant hazard to the hardy back-country traveler today.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cold air from the Yukon floods into our region as a arctic high pressure system builds. Cold easterly winds and clear skies will remain in place most of the week. For more details: Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Weather Forecast.
Snowpack Summary
30cm of low density snow fell since Saturday in the ice fields area, less in Maligne and around the three valley confluence. This layer is sitting on a variety of surfaces depending on elevation and aspect and seems to be bonding well. Surface hoar may be sporadically preserved in some sheltered locations.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported
Confidence
Problems
Loose Dry
Cooling temps will weaken the surface snow. Caution to ice climbers in confined and gully features.
- The volume of sluffing could knock you over; choose your climb carefully and belay when exposed.
- Be aware of party members below you that may be exposed to your sluffs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Wind Slabs
Ongoing moderate W winds redistributed 30cm new snow to lee features in open spaces.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
- Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2019 4:00PM
