Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 24th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
The next light snowfall is expected to begin on Boxing Day, with light scattered flurries to wrap up 2016. The light Northerly flow will change to moderate Southwest winds with the next pulse of precipitation. Temperatures expected to rise from -20 to -12 with the new snow bringing in the new year.
Snowpack Summary
10 cm of fresh snow may be found in sheltered areas. Previous strong winds have built slabs in lee features, cross loaded gullies and added to the size of cornices. Weak layers include; buried surface hoar (Dec 11) in sheltered NE aspects around treeline (2100-2300m) and the Nov 12 crust approximately 30cm from the ground.
Avalanche Summary
No new reports or observations in the past 24 hours on road patrols in the Maligne Valley and Columbia Icefield Area.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 25th, 2016 4:00PM