Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 24th, 2013 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Persistent Slabs.
aaron beardmore,
Avalanche Canada
Early season ski conditions exist. However, some ice climbs are in good shape. Ice climbers be mindful of the potential for increased temperatures starting Tuesday.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Generally, clear weather will persist throughout the week. By Tuesday expect to see freezing level climb above 3000m. This effect could produce an increase in avalanche activity, especially on solar aspects.
Snowpack Summary
Approximately 90 to 100cm of snowpack exists at treeline locations. Today, the forecasting team observed surface hoar up to 3mm in size. Remember this for later. The snowpack is generally comprised of facets and mixed forms that overly the Oct 27th crust which lies approx 15cm from the ground. Tests produced moderate result on the Oct crust.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche activity was observed or reported today.
Confidence
Problems
Persistent Slabs
Warm temps have settled storm snow from last week into a cohesive slab up to 70cm thick on top of the Oct crust (anywhere where windslabs were not already present). The likelihood of triggering will therefore remain the same.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 25th, 2013 4:00PM
