Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 12th, 2014 8:19AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
pgoddard,
Avalanche Canada
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Summary
Confidence
Poor - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
Light snowfall is expected on Saturday, tapering to flurries on Sunday/Monday. Winds are expected to be light to moderate from the south-west to south-east.
Avalanche Summary
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Snowpack Summary
Around 20cm of recent snow sits on previously rain-soaked snow below treeline. At alpine elevations, recent storm slabs and wind slabs may still be sensitive to triggers like the weight of a person. Deeper in the snowpack, weaknesses such as loose sugary facets and crusts exist at least in some locations. We have limited field observations.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs and wind slabs may be triggered naturally or by the weight of a person. A surface slab may be able to step down and trigger a deeper weak layer.
Choose well supported terrain without convexities.>Use ridges or ribs to avoid wind loaded and cross loaded slopes.>
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 13th, 2014 2:00PM
