Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 28th, 2019 5:11PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Wet.

jsmith, Avalanche Canada

South Coast.

Sunny skies and high freezing levels may trigger small loose wet avalanches on steep, solar aspects.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT: Clear / Light, northwesterly winds / Low 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.TUESDAY: Sunny / Light, northwesterly winds / High 5 C / Freezing level 2500 m. WEDNESDAY: Sunny / Moderate, northwesterly winds / High 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 3 C / Freezing level 1500 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches were reported in the region.

Snowpack Summary

Warm air may continue to moisten the snow surface, particularly on southerly aspects when the sun is shining. Use additional caution if you notice signs of snowpack warming.Below this warming effect, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.

Problems

Loose Wet

Warm air and sun should continue to moisten the snow surface. If clear skies prevail, loose wet avalanches may be most prevalent in steep terrain on southerly aspects.

Avoid travelling near or under cornices, as they will become weak with the warming.Use caution in gullies and above cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.Watch for clues that the snowpack is warming up, like moist snow or sluffing off of cliffs.

Aspects: South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Jan 29th, 2019 2:00PM