Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 24th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Dry.
Deryl Kelly,
Parks Canada
A significant amount of storm snow hit the region.
In many areas, the storm snow remains uncohesive and light with minimal slab development over the new interface.
Have a safe, fun, cold smoke, blower Christmas everyone!
Summary
Weather Forecast
Broken skies and calm winds continue through the region. Cold daytime temperatures floating around -12.
Go to CAA's Mountain Weather Forecast for more specific details
Snowpack Summary
45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported
Confidence
Problems
Storm Slabs
Surprising little avalanche activity on this layer.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
A significant amount of snow has accumulated on all features
- If triggered dry loose point releases can form deeper deposits in terrain traps.
- Use caution above ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 25th, 2019 4:00PM
