Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 30th, 2019 5:21PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
jsmith,
Avalanche Canada
Hazard may be one step higher if the storm arrives earlier than expected.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain
Weather Forecast
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy / Moderate, northwesterly winds / Low 4 C / Freezing level 2300 m.THURSDAY: Cloudy with flurries/drizzle; 5-10 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 4 C / Freezing level 1500 m.THURSDAY NIGHT: Snow/rain; 10-15 mm. / Strong, southwesterly winds / Freezing level 1200 m.FRIDAY: Snow/rain; 15-25 mm. / Moderate, southwesterly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1300 m. SATURDAY: Cloudy / Light, westerly winds / High 2 C / Freezing level 1000 m.
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches were reported in the region.
Snowpack Summary
The majority of the snow surfaces on all aspects and at all elevations are either crusts or wind effected.Below the surface, the remainder of the snowpack is currently well-settled and strong in most locations.
Problems
Storm Slabs
Fresh storm slabs may form if the snow arrives earlier than forecast.
Stay alert to changing conditions with elevation.Use small slopes without consequence to test the bond of the new snow.Use caution when transitioning into wind effected terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 31st, 2019 2:00PM
