Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 5th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Parks Canada
Recent warm temperatures have created a breakable crust up to 2200m. This crust makes travel possible but ski quality is low. Ice climbs are melting out. The Akamina Parkway remains closed to public access due to construction.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries on the western side of the divide. West winds 50 gusting 70.
Saturday: 5-10mm of precipitation. Freezing level 1700m dropping to valley bottom in the evening. Strong SW winds
Sunday: 5-10 cm of snow. Strong SW winds.
Snowpack Summary
Recent Warm temperatures have created a weak melt freeze crust on all aspects up to 2200m. Areas that still hold snow will have windslab overlying a variety of bed surface including bare ground, and a melt freeze crust where snow from the late Sept. snowfall did not melt out. Snowpack depth varies from 0 -70cm.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Saturday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Avalanche hazard may be higher than forecast if snowfall amounts on Saturday exceed 15cm.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets. Be aware of wide variation in snowpack depth
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 8th, 2019 4:00PM
