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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 29th, 2015–Nov 30th, 2015
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Northwest Inland.

Incoming snow and winds will drive avalanche danger up early in the week.

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

Light snow is expected to begin overnight Monday. On Tuesday, light snow (5-10 cm) is expected. On Wednesday, cloudy skies are expected during a brief lull in the storm. Ridgetop winds are forecast as strong south to south-westerly. The freezing level is expected to be near surface, rising towards 1000 m on Wednesday.For more details check out avalanche.ca/weather

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

So far, we only have limited information from the field. Initial reports suggest that there is little snow below treeline. Recent outflow winds have created variable wind slabs and crusts at higher elevations. Incoming snow may bond poorly to this concoction of surfaces. In some places, a crust, surface hoar or facets can be found in the upper snowpack. A persistent weak layer exists at the base of the snowpack in the north of the region, however I am not sure how widespread this is. Information is limited - share yours through the Mountain Information Network.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Hard wind slabs may be found on a variety of slopes. Pay attention to hollow, drummy sounds and changes in the feel of the snow as you travel.
Be alert to conditions that change with elevation.>Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks or recent avalanches.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3