Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 12th, 2014 8:19AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

pgoddard, Avalanche Canada

Northwest Inland.

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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 ofÂ 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

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 4

Valid until: Dec 13th, 2014 2:00PM