Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 24th, 2018 3:34PM

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

mconlan, Avalanche Canada

South Coast Inland.

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.

Summary

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.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Pockets of wind-loaded snow could exist in exposed areas behind ridges and peaks.

Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 25th, 2018 2:00PM