Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 2nd, 2016 8:20AM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeSummary
Confidence
Moderate - Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Weather Forecast
The ridge of high pressure that has given us mild upper elevation conditions is forecast to move out of BC by early Sunday morning. Cooler air will move into the region bringing an end to the inversion and lowering temperatures in the alpine back to more normal below freezing values. The BC interior should remain dry until Tuesday next week.
Avalanche Summary
Reports of loose natural avalanches on steep south-facing slopes. Continued warming through the weekend may create a denser slab within the recent storm snow.
Snowpack Summary
The last few days of clear skies, solar radiation, and warm air trapped at higher elevations has settled the recent storm snow. Southerly aspects have seen enough sun and warmth to release loose moist or wet avalanches in steep terrain. Melt-freeze crusts may have formed overnight when the temperatures dropped below freezing. Some wind transported snow continues to form thin wind slabs on various aspects. Surface hoar has been reported forming in sheltered locations.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 3rd, 2016 2:00PM