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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 24th, 2018–Nov 25th, 2018
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Expect freezing levels to rise over Sunday. If you make it to alpine terrain, keep an eye out for wind slabs.

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, no snowfall accumulation.SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy, moderate to strong southwest winds, treeline temperature 0 C, freezing level rising from 1200 m to 1800 m over the day.MONDAY: Cloudy with heavy rainfall, accumulation 50 mm, strong southwest winds, treeline temperature 3 C, freezing level 2200 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with heavy rainfall, accumulation 30 to 50 mm, moderate to strong southwest winds, treeline temperature 2 C, freezing level 2000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported.We would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo. Thanks!

Snowpack Summary

Alpine areas near Squamish are expected to have the most snow, with around 70 cm or so on the ground. Recent southwesterly winds may have produced deeper drifts of snow behind ridges. At higher elevations, it is possible the recent new snow may rest on top of a crust. In most places below 1500 m there is insufficient snow for avalanches.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Expect wind-loaded pockets of drifted snow behind ridges and peaks in exposed areas.
Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5