Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 25th, 2019 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is considerable.

Avalanche Canada mmueller, Avalanche Canada

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Happy Holidays!! Remember that the snowpack is still delicate despite the storm being long over. It is still a good idea to avoid any exposure to big avalanche terrain. Even small, low angle slopes could produce avalanches. See the Special Public Avalanche Warning for details.  

Summary

Confidence

No Rating -

Weather Forecast

Another clear day with light winds for tomorrow. Overnight temps will be near -20 with a day time high -10. No new snow is expected.

Avalanche Summary

A sz2 was noted today in the northern part of the region.

Snowpack Summary

Overall not a lot of change in the last 24 hours. The storm snow is still noticeably stiffer than the underlying layers which is creating problems. The new snow is having a hard time bonding to the weal mid pack. Whumphing and cracking are still occurring, especially below treeline.

Terrain and Travel

  • Avoid steep convex slopes.
  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to the presence of a deep persistent slab.

Valid until: Dec 26th, 2019 4:00PM

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