Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 19th, 2017 4:37PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs.

cam_c, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

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

Summary

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.

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

Valid until: Jan 20th, 2017 2:00PM