Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 3rd, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Westerly flow will bring moderate to strong SW winds to treeline. Temperatures will warm over the weekend and into next week with the freezing levels rising to treeline and above. Up to 10mm of precipitation may fall on Sunday evening in the Icefields area.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is shallow with rocks and vegetation presenting hazards. The early season conditions exist at treeline and above. There is no significant snow below 1,800m. At treeline snow depths are close to 60cm.Slab avalanche conditions exist on open wind loaded Northerly facing slopes at treeline and above. The mid / lower snowpack is supportive.
Avalanche Summary
Avalanche observations have been limited to Northerly alpine features. Several size two and one larger size 2.5 were reported from the icerfields area during early November. These are mostly thought to be thin slabs or point releases from steep and unskiable terrain and of more concern to climbers than skiers.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
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Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 4th, 2016 4:00PM