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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 19th, 2017–Jan 20th, 2017
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Coast.

Be alert to conditions that change with elevation. Lots of rain at lower elevations might mean lots of snow up high.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries possible, moderate southeasterly wind and freezing level around 1200m.SATURDAY: Mainly cloudy with flurries in the afternoon bringing 5-10 cm, moderate southeasterly wind and freezing level around 1200m.SUNDAY: Mainly cloudy with flurries bringing another 5-10 cm, strong southeasterly wind and freezing level around 1200m.

Avalanche Summary

Recent reports have been limited by the inclement weather, but include evidence of natural wet loose avalanche activity up to Size 1.5.

Snowpack Summary

As of Thursday afternoon around 15cm of fresh snow above 1000 m was likely bonding well to the previous rain-soaked snow surface. At alpine elevations fresh wind slabs could be touchy. The mid and lower snowpack are well settled and stable.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

If you do encounter areas with >20 cm new snow, rein in your terrain use as storm slabs may also trigger deeper, weaker layers.
Minimize overhead exposure during periods of heavy loading from new snow, wind.Minimize exposure to overhead avalanche terrain, large avalanches may reach run out zones.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3