Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 13th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
stephen holeczi,
Parks Canada
Many early season hazards exist, related to thin snowpack coverage. Be on the lookout for windslabs in lee areas in the alpine.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cloudy with no snow Thursday with wind increasing to strong velocity from the SW by the evening. Light snow developing on Friday with stronger winds that could bump up the hazard rating slightly. Another pulse of snow is expected on Saturday.
Snowpack Summary
10-20 cm of recent storm snow sits over the November 8 crust and a variety of old wind slabs in the alpine. The Nov 8 crust is present up to 2400 m. Faceting observed around the Oct crusts near the ground. Treeline snow depths range from 50-80 cm, and up to 110 cm in lee areas.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported Wednesday.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for lingering windslabs in lee areas in the alpine.
- Use caution in lee areas. Wind loading could create slabs.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 14th, 2019 4:00PM
