Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 5th, 2012 8:00AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet and Storm Slabs.

danyelle magnan, Parks Canada

Glacier.

If you really want it: expect to hike to 1500m, moist snow to 1900m, 15cm over a crust to 2100m, and dry powder at higher elevations.

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

Rain has weakened the snowpack below ~2000m. Freezing levels dropped forming a crust. Rain has been triggering avalanches that gain mass on steep terrain running to below treeline. Expect avalanche activity to increase during periods of rain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Storm Slabs

Snow started falling at Mt Fidelity on Oct 16. Since then the station has received 145cm of snow which has settled to an HS of 70cm. If you manage to get above freezing level (~2100m?) watch for storm snow and windslab instabilites.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 6th, 2012 8:00AM