Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 7th, 2018 3:58PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
kdevine,
Avalanche Canada
We are in a holding pattern until we get some more snow. Keep in mind that there are still places where you could find trouble. Check out the snowpack discussion for more detailed information on where instabilities may still linger.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT - Cloudy with clear periods / light to moderate south wind / alpine low temperature near -7 / alpine temperature inversionSATURDAY - Cloudy with sunny periods / light to moderate southerly winds / alpine high temperature near -6 / alpine temperature inversion in some areasSUNDAY - Cloudy with scattered flurries, up to 5 cm / moderate southerly winds / alpine high temperature near -4, low temperature near -6MONDAY - Mainly cloudy with flurries, up to 10 cm / moderate southwest winds / alpine high temperature near -6, low temperature near -8
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is generally stable right now, but there is a weak layer of surface hoar (feathery crystals) and sun crust on steeper south facing slopes. This layer is down 30-50 cm. The surface hoar is most prominent at treeline. Recent snowpack tests in the region suggest that this layer may be most problematic where the surface hoar is sitting on the sun crust. This combination will most likely be found on steep south facing terrain at treeline.At the base of the snowpack is a crust that formed in late October. Steep, rocky alpine terrain, with a shallow snowpack are the most likely areas to trigger this layer. It would likely take a large load such as a cornice fall to produce an avalanche on this layer.
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2018 2:00PM
