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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 7th, 2013–Nov 7th, 2014
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
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: Kootenay Boundary.

Daily forecasts begin Friday November 22nd.  Until then, visit our Forecaster Blog at blogs.avalanche.ca for significant news, conditions updates & ideas on managing early season hazards.

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slab conditions will develop on lee terrain in exposed areas during storms or when the wind can pick up new snow and blow it around. Feeling dense surface snow or cracking around you helps alert you to these places
Ensure everyone has essential avalanche gear and knows how to use it.>If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.>Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Note recent avalanche activity.>Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs are a problem during and immediately following storms producing more than 25 to 30 cm of new snow.
Ensure everyone has essential avalanche gear and knows how to use it.>If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.>Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Note recent avalanche activity.>Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Persistent Slabs

The most prevalent (but possibly not the only) persistent weakness at this time of year will be facets that grow next to a crust, or at the interface between old snow/glacial ice from last season and this year�s new snow.
Ensure everyone has essential avalanche gear and knows how to use it.>If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.>Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Note recent avalanche activity.>Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.>

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 4