Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 29th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs, Persistent Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
New snow totaling 25cm has fallen over the day, tapering off overnight. Sunday, convective flurries are expected to add a further 10-12cm. Strong winds will continue into early next week. A detailed mountain weather forecast is available from Avalanche Canada.
Snowpack Summary
26cm of new storm snow getting transported aggressively by moderate to strong SW winds.
Avalanche Summary
Poor visibility through the Icefields and Wilson areas due to snow and strong winds. Evidence of a large avalanche cycle in the southern end of the bulletin region where snowfall amounts higher than forecasted.Â
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
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Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 30th, 2018 4:00PM