Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 22nd, 2016 4:53PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeGreat skiing conditions at treeline and above once you get there (low elevations are rough). From treeline up, soft snow overlies a strong base. We are waiting for the winds to pick up for the avalanche danger to rise. Looks like snow on Friday.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Expect overcast skies and light flurries for Wednesday, with treeline temperatures ranging from -5 to -10 and winds continuing to be light from the SW.
Snowpack Summary
15-30 cm of soft snow sits on top of a supportive (5-10cm) crust which overlies a strong base. The bond to the crust seems strong in most places, but we are watching this closely to see how it evolves. Additionally, there is a lot of soft snow available for wind transport, and once we get a good wind storm then expect the avalanche danger to rise
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported today. We had teams on Highway 93 north, and out east towards Kananaskis Country.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Conditions are good right now but two things to watch for: 1) Winds or warming that will quickly create wind slabs, and 2) the Nov 12 crust which could be a developing problem for the future. Check for this as you enjoy the good conditions right now.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
Aspects: North, North East, East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 23rd, 2016 4:00PM