Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 13th, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
A well settled snow pack. Little avalanche activity has inspired confidence in the snowpack.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Continued cooling over night becoming steady for the next 24 hours near -8. Increasing cloudiness over night. Light west winds and freezing level at valley bottom.
Snowpack Summary
There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half of the snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported
Confidence
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Heavy loads , like natural cornice releases might trigger this deep instability.
Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices which could trigger the deep persistent slab.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2017 4:00PM
