Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 13th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
kdevine,
Avalanche Canada
Fresh storm slabs may be reactive to human triggering, especially in wind loaded areas, and at upper elevations.
Summary
Confidence
Low - Uncertainty is due to the limited number of field observations.
Weather Forecast
FRIDAY NIGHT - Cloudy with clear periods and isolated flurries / light west winds / alpine low temperature near -2 / freezing level 600 m
SATURDAY - Mainly cloudy / light west winds / alpine high temperature near -3 / freezing level 500 m
SUNDAY - A mix of sun and cloud / light northwest winds / alpine high temperature near -4
MONDAY - Cloudy with sunny periods / southwest winds, 20-30 km/h / alpine high temperature near -2
Avalanche Summary
There have been no recent reports of avalanches, but there is very little information available at this time. Based on recent weather events, it is likely that a natural avalanche cycle occurred at upper elevations on Thursday, and may have continued into Friday.
With a more stable weather pattern over the weekend, it is likely that natural avalanche activity has tapered off. However, storm slab avalanches could still be triggered by humans, especially in wind loaded areas at higher elevations.
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Snowpack Summary
30-50 cm of recent fresh snow at treeline and in the alpine sits on a weak layer of surface hoar above about 1400 m. Strong southwest winds have likely redistributed the new snow and formed reactive storm slabs. The new snow sits on a very thin snowpack of about 30 cm at 1500 m.Â
Problems
Storm Slabs
Recent heavy snowfall and strong winds have formed storm slabs at upper elevations. These slabs sit on a weak layer of surface hoar and may be reactive to human triggers, especially in wind loaded areas.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2019 5:00PM
