Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 8th, 2016 4:00PM

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

Parks Canada a.l. horton, Parks Canada

The drought continues.....

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

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.
Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 9th, 2016 4:00PM

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