Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 13th, 2017 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.

Parks Canada 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

An icon showing 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

Unlikely

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Dec 14th, 2017 4:00PM

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