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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 18th, 2012–Nov 19th, 2012
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Glacier.

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Weather Forecast

South west  flow producing a series of frontal systems over the next few days. Light snow expected today and into this evening until a more significant system approaches late tonight. Mountain top winds 50 to 80km/h today.

Snowpack Summary

10 to 15 cm of new snow. November crust layer now down 55-65cm. Buried wind slab on N and E aspects in alpine beneath new snow.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed yesterday.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate to strong overnight S-SW winds and 10-15cm of new snow has created a new windslab over the previous one which still exist up to 60 cm deep in open exposed areas. Conditions have become more tricky up high so heads up as you near tree line!
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.The recent snow may now be hiding windslabs that were easily visible before the snow fell.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2