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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 23rd, 2014–Nov 24th, 2014
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Northwest Coastal.

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Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

We expect changeable stormy conditions until about Tuesday/Wednesday.Sunday night / Monday: 10-40 mm precipitation with warming temperatures. Strong to gale south-west winds. Freezing level around 1100 m.Tuesday: Light precipitation. Freezing level near 800 m. W winds easing.Wednesday: Clearing and cooling. Light NW winds.

Avalanche Summary

Explosives triggered size 2 slabs in the northern part of the region on step north-facing slopes at around 1500 m on Friday. We have had no reports from popular recreational spots in the region. Let us know what you are seeing at forecaster@avalanche.ca.

Snowpack Summary

As we begin our forecasting season, we are working with limited information from the field. Early reports suggest there's enough snow for avalanches at alpine and some treeline elevations. Recent snow is likely to have been redistributed into slabs on lee slopes at alpine elevations. This snow may overlie a weak old snow surface (surface hoar, facets and/or a crust) which developed during November's dry spell. Check the bond of the snowpack at this level and take a cautious approach as new snow builds deeper above this layer.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm snow weaknesses are likely to develop as winds and temperatures fluctuate.
Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Caution around convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 4