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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 11th, 2014–Dec 12th, 2014
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Northwest Inland.

A gradual improvement in avalanche danger is expected over the weekend.

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Expect a change to cooler conditions on Friday and through the weekend. Light snowfall is expected on Friday, tapering off on Saturday. Winds are expected to be light to moderate from the south-west to south-east.

Avalanche Summary

There are no new avalanche reports from the region. Please let us know what you're seeing out there. Submit your information under 'Avalanche Information' on the bulletin web page.

Snowpack Summary

Around 20cm of new snow sits on previously rain-soaked snow below treeline. At alpine elevations, this new snow may be adding to recent storm slabs and wind slabs. Deeper in the snowpack, weaknesses such as loose sugary facets and crusts exist at least in some locations. We have limited field observations. Check out the Bulkley Valley Ski Society Facebook page for recent observations from the Hankin and Evelyn areas.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Recent snow and wind have likely crated slabs, particularly in the lee of terrain breaks and at high elevations. A storm slab may have the potential to step down and trigger a more deeply buried weak layer.
Use ridges or ribs to avoid wind loaded and cross loaded slopes.>Choose well supported terrain without convexities.>Give the new snow a couple of days to settle and stabilize before venturing into exposed terrain.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3