Avalanche forecast

South Coast Inland

Nov 24 – 25, 2018Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Recent snowfall has eased the travel, but still expect it to be rugged. Watch out for wind slabs if you make it to alpine elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5
    Pockets of wind-loaded snow could exist in exposed areas behind ridges and peaks.

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy.SUNDAY: Mix of sun and cloud, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1400 m.MONDAY: Cloudy with rain or snow, accumulation 10 to 20 mm water equivalent, strong southwest winds, alpine temperature 0 C, freezing level 2100 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with rain or snow, accumulation 10 to 20 mm water equivalent, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature 0 C, freezing level 2000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches observed.We would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo. Thanks!

Snowpack Summary

Snow depths are around 50 to 80 cm at treeline and alpine elevations, although there may be deeper deposits in wind-loaded areas. Approximately 30 cm of recent snow sits above a layer of surface hoar (north aspects) or a crust (south aspects). All but the highest and/or smoothest slopes have insufficient snow cover for avalanches to occur at this time.

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