Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 11th, 2017 4:38PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
jmcbride,
Avalanche Canada
The current weather pattern is expected to continue for most of the week. Watch for wet snow in steep or extreme terrain where even a small release could become a big problem.
Summary
Confidence
High - The weather pattern is stable
Weather Forecast
TUESDAY: Mix of sun and cloud. Ridge wind light from the southwest. Alpine Temperature +4. Freezing level 2000m.Wednesday: Mix of sun and cloud. Ridge wind light from the northeast. Alpine temperature +5. Freezing level 3200m.Thursday: Mix of sun and cloud. Ridge wind light from the northwest. Alpine temperature +5. Freezing level 3500m.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed since last Wednesday when small loose wet avalanches were noted up to size 1 in steep terrain, entraining the top 15 to 20 cm of snow.
Snowpack Summary
Warm weather has melted the snow surface to the top of the highest mountains. Surface crusts may form overnight but will melt quickly in the morning with continued warm temperatures and sunny skies. The upper snowpack is well-settled and bonding to a buried crust. Below treeline there are still open creeks, alder, and other early-season hazards. Expect snow depths around 200 cm at 1300 m and 30 cm at 800 m.
Problems
Loose Wet
In steep unsupported terrain it may be possible to trigger loose, wet snow. Once moving this type of release can build up mass quickly.
Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 12th, 2017 2:00PM
