Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 6th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Weather Forecast
Clear skies, light wind and very cold temperatures are forecasted for the next three days.
Snowpack Summary
20-30cm of recent storm snow from the weekend with only isolated areas of wind slab development, primarily at ridge crests in the alpine. The November crust is down 30-70cm with recent observations showing faceting above and below. The faceting process is in progress and will soon affect the entire snowpack due to current cold temperatures.
Avalanche Summary
Two size 2.5 avalanches reported today in the Lake Louise area, one was skier triggered. Both avalanches released on the november crust. Observer natural isolated avalanche activity to size1.5, thin slab releases out of steep alpine lees as the recent storm snow failed on old faceted surface.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 7th, 2016 4:00PM