Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 28th, 2013 8:49AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
jfloyer,
Avalanche Canada
A significant winter storm is approaching this weekend bringing new snow, high winds and elevated danger ratings.
Summary
Confidence
Poor - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
A significant winter storm is expected to impact this region on Saturday night/Sunday.Friday: Flurries turning to light snow late in the day. Strong westerly ridgetop winds. Freezing level around 900 m.Saturday: 5-10 cm new snow with strong westerly ridgetop winds. Freezing level around 900 m.Sunday: 10-25 cm new snow with extreme southwesterly ridgetop winds to 100 km/h. Freezing level lowering to surface.
Avalanche Summary
No recent reports of avalanche activity.
Snowpack Summary
Information coming from this region has been extremely limited; however, reports suggest there is about one metre of snow at upper treeline elevations. Very little snow has fallen in the last week. Terrain below treeline is reported to be mostly below threshold for avalanche activity.Surface snow on steep solar aspects is likely seeing a daily melt-freeze cycle. The warm temperatures have promoted the settlement and strengthening of the upper snowpack. A few crusts can be found deeper in the snowpack. Some facets may be found lingering around these crusts at higher elevations. Observers are not identifying any of these as cause for concern at this time although they might be worth exploring.
Valid until: Nov 29th, 2013 2:00PM
