Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 1st, 2018 3:38PM

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

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

Northwest Inland.

We currently have very few observations in this region. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network. (MIN)

Summary

Confidence

Moderate - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Overnight SATURDAY: Partly cloudy / Alpine Low -12 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud / Alpine high -10 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.MONDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -12 / Light, northeast wind / Freezing level valley bottom.TUESDAY: Sunny / Alpine high -14 / Moderate, northwest wind / Freezing valley bottom.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported. However, we currently have very limited observations. If you have been out, please submit any observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

Snowpack Summary

There is up to 20 cm of recent storm snow sitting on a crust at upper elevations. Expect to find an early season crust near the bottom of the snowpack in many areas. Recent reports suggest there is an average of 60-120 cm of snow in the alpine. This decreases dramatically with elevation where the primary hazards are rocks, stumps, and open creeks. We currently have very limited snowpack observations, so it is critical to supplement this information with your own observations.

Problems

Wind Slabs

The slopes that have the most snow to ride, may also be in areas most likely to trigger wind slabs.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2018 2:00PM