Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Oct 19th, 2020 12:39PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.

Parks Canada Jonas Hoke, Parks Canada

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Thin snow coverage is the biggest hazard at the moment; expect to hit rocks, stumps etc. in most areas if attempting to ski/board. If snow cover is sufficient to link turns, avalanches are a possibility. Daily avalanche forecasts begin November 1st.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Unseasonably cool temps and bouts of snowfall are in the forecast for the foreseeable future. 

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Snowpack Summary

Below treeline the snow hasn't really started to cover any of the surface roughness.  As you transition through treeline and into the alpine up to 1 meter (and counting) of settled snow has formed the beginning of this seasons snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

Please report any avalanche activity observations on the Mountain Information Network.

Confidence

Problems

Loose Dry

An icon showing Loose Dry

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Oct 20th, 2020 12:39PM