Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 13th, 2017 8:00AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Dry.
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Parks Canada
Early season hazards still exist! Be cognisant of boulders, rocks, stumps, open creeks and crevasses.
Summary
Weather Forecast
A few more days of stagnant uneventful weather, then we'll finally see some change starting Thursday or Friday. Today we can expect sunny skies with cloudy periods, no precipitation and winds in the moderate range from the SW switching to Northerly.
Snowpack Summary
Surface Hoar up to 2cm in size has been observed at tree line in many drainages, and some wind effect has been noted in the alpine. The height of snow is near average at tree line and above, while below treeline is still behind normals. The late November crusts are found down 50-70cms and are currently bonding well.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed recently in the highway corridor or reported from the backcountry.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Problems
Loose Dry
Limited daytime heating and solar input today will minimize the likelihood of natural avalanches. Watch your sluff in steep unsupported terrain, and above terrain traps.
Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.Best conditions on sheltered northerly aspects.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 14th, 2017 8:00AM
