Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 25th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
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Parks Canada
Snowfall amounts for Monday afternoon into Tuesday are uncertain but may be enough to increase the danger rating.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Monday will be flurries yet models are not agreeing on the snow amounts with predictions of 0-12cm. Alpine temperatures will be -4 C and increasing SW winds. Click here for the Avalanche Canada mountain weather forecast.
Snowpack Summary
10-15cm of low density snow sits over a firm mid pack consisting mainly of facets. The primary layer of concern continues to be the October 25 crust 0-40cm off the ground. This crust is most prevalent in deeper snowpack areas predominately on N-NE lee features. Faceting above and below this layer continue to weaken the lower snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
No patrol Sunday and nothing new reported. Saturday's Hy 93 patrol reported no new avalanche activity. No natural activity has been observed in the last 5 days.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Tuesday
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Assume all skiable slopes have this crust, and assess the strength of the interface before jumping into any committing lines. See forecast details for more info on this layer.
Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 26th, 2018 4:00PM
