Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 15th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
Varied and inconsistent results from snowpack tests. Very little evidence of an active weakness in the snowpack, though there are a number of distinct layers.
Forecasted new snow not expected to overload deep instabilities.
Summary
Weather Forecast
A weak ridge is prevalent over BC and Alberta. Sun and cloud expected in the forecast area with precipitation moving into BC late this afternoon. Isolated flurries will reach the Rockies Monday, though actual load uncertain right now.
For more details: Mountain Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind and soft slabs may have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported. Add or View your weekend trip reports here at the CAA's Mountain Information Network
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
A few large avalanches were observed during last cycle early in December and we suspect it was on this layer.
- Dig down to find and test weak layers before committing to a line.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 16th, 2019 4:00PM
