Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 8th, 2018 4:20PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
dsaly,
Avalanche Canada
Snowfall accumulation will increase through the day. If totals exceed 25cm, avalanche hazard will be HIGH.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Weather Forecast
SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with isolated showers / Alpine temperature: Low +2C / Moderate southeast ridge wind / Freezing level 1400mSUNDAY: Heavy rain with snow at upper elevations / Precipitation: 40-60mm / Alpine temperature: High +4C / Moderate gusting to strong south ridge wind / Freezing level up to 1800mMONDAY: Flurries / Accumulation: 5-15 cm / Alpine temperature: High +1C / Moderate south ridge wind / Freezing levels dropping to 1200mTUESDAY: Snow / Accumulation: 25-35 cm / Alpine temperature: High +1C / Light gusting moderate south ridge wind / Freezing level 1100m
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in the region. Please submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack has been below threshold depth for avalanches in the North Shore mountains and terrain below 1500m elevation. Incoming snow is not expected to bond well with a recently formed crust.In alpine areas near Squamish, up to of 70cm settled snow is on the ground. In these areas, a crust is lower in the snowpack, however it is now suspected to be well bonded to the overlying storm snow.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Sunday's storm starts warm and cools through the day. Storms slabs will develop as snowfall accumulates. This new snow is not expected to bond well with the old surface and by late afternoon, natural avalanches are possible.
Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.Be alert to conditions changing through the day.Avoid avalanche terrain during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind, or rain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 9th, 2018 2:00PM
