Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 8th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
a.l. horton,
Parks Canada
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cold temps continuing through Saturday then gradual warming into the new week. No precipitation expected for the foreseeable future (sigh). Skies becoming overcast with light westerly winds.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observations.
Confidence
The weather pattern is stable on Saturday
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 9th, 2016 4:00PM
