Avalanche forecast

South Coast

Jan 28 – 29, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

20-30 cm of new snow with strong southwest winds will elevate the avalanche danger on Sunday.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Expect widespread reactive storm slabs with 20-30 cm of new snow and strong southwest winds. Take extra caution in wind affected terrain and avoid terrain traps such as cliffs and gullies.

Confidence

Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Weather Forecast

SUNDAY: Snow starting mid-morning with 20-30 cm by the afternoon, strong southwest winds, freezing level dropping to 1200 m.MONDAY: Cloudy, light west winds, freezing level dropping to 800 m with alpine temperatures around -2 C.TUESDAY: Cloudy with sunny periods, light west winds, alpine temperatures around -4 C.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported. Storm slab avalanches will become reactive throughout the day on Sunday, particularly on wind loaded slopes.

Snowpack Summary

A midday storm will deliver 20-30 cm of new snow by Sunday afternoon. Expect thicker and touchier storm slabs to develop on north and east facing wind loaded features. The new snow may bond poorly to sun crusts on steep south facing slopes. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and stable.

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