Avalanche forecast

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Nov 3 – 4, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Loaded gully features and a stiffening snowpack over waterfall and glacier ice are common traps for early season Ice Climbers. Consider an alternative route if overhead loading is possible.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Noted sensitivity to skier travel at TL elevations.

Weather Forecast

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Snowpack Summary

Seasonal height of snow (HS) 77cm, with previous and new storm snow (HST) totaling about 40cm over a late Oct. (Oct 24) crust. Weak faceted crystals to ground. For more information on early season conditions visit avalanche.ca.

Avalanche Summary

Saturday, Nov. 3rd, technicians traveled at TL and into the lower alpine on Parkers Ridge. They found a weak, unsettled snowpack. Whumphing was noted at TL in open tress, on NE aspects. Pockets of windslab, Up to 20cm deep was observed in the alpine with moderate loading expected to continue into the week.

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