Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 25th, 2013 7:31AM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

esharp, Avalanche Canada

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Summary

Confidence

Fair - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

A weak frontal system will approach the coast Tuesday night although it will likely not deliver any precipitation.Tuesday: Mainly cloudy. Precipitation: Nil. Winds: Light SW. Freezing level: 2900m.Wednesday: Sunny Periods. Precipitation: Chance of flurries. Winds: light SW. Freezing level: 2100m.Thursday: Sunny Periods. Precipitation: Nil. Winds: Light SW. Freezing levels: 2500m.

Avalanche Summary

Wet loose snow avalanche have been reported on steeper south facing slopes.Smaller glide avalanche (size 1-2) have been reported from the Duffy lakes area.

Snowpack Summary

Information coming from this region has been extremely limited; however, reports suggest there is about 70cm of snow at 1600m in the Duffy Lake area and about 120cm at the same elevation on the Coquihalla. Terrain below treeline is reported to be mostly below threshold for avalanche activity.Surface snow on steep solar aspects is likely seeing a daily melt-freeze cycle. The warm temperatures have promoted the settlement and strengthening of the upper snowpack. A few crusts can be found deeper in the snowpack. Some facets may be found lingering around these crusts at higher elevations. Observers are not identifying any of these as cause for concern at this time although they might be worth exploring.

Valid until: Nov 26th, 2013 2:00PM