Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 24th, 2018 4:23PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada mbender, Avalanche Canada

This time of year observations are limited, so make sure to supplement this forecast with your own observations. If you've been out please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

Summary

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY: Cloudy with flurries / moderate southeast wind / freezing level 1000 mMONDAY: Scattered flurries or rain, accumulation 5-15 cm snow at upper elevations / strong south wind / freezing level 1500 mTUESDAY: Mainly cloudy with scattered flurries or showers, accumulation 5 mm / moderate to strong south wind / freezing level 1500-1700 m

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported. However, we currently have very limited observations. If you have been out, please submit any observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Recent reports suggest there is an average of 60-120 cm of snow in the alpine. This decreases dramatically with elevation where the primary hazards are rocks, stumps, and open creeks. For those areas that have more snow, remember, "If there is enough snow to ride, there is enough snow to slide." We currently have very limited snowpack observations, so it is critical to supplement this information with your own observations.5-15 cm of recent storm snow is sitting on a crust that was formed during last weeks temperature inversion. Surface hoar (weak, feathery crystals) that formed during last week's dry period were likely melted by warm temperatures, but may have been preserved on sheltered, north facing slopes at treeline elevations. Expect to find an early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack in many areas.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
The slopes that have the most snow to ride, may also be in areas most likely to trigger wind slabs.
Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 25th, 2018 2:00PM