Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 15th, 2019 5:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
dsaly,
Avalanche Canada
Triggering an avalanche is most likely in wind affected terrain and steep rocky slopes.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Uncertainty is due to extremely variable snowpack conditions reported through the region.
Weather Forecast
Sunday Night: Mix of cloud and starry breaks. Alpine temperature -13 C. West wind 15-30 with gusts to 50 km/hr.
Monday: Mix of sun, cloud, and very isolated flurries. Alpine temperature -10 C. West wind 20-40 gusting to 55 km/hr.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy, partly sunny. Alpine temperature -9 C. West wind 25 gusting to 60 km/hr.
Wednesday: Mix of sun and cloud. Alpine temperature -9 C. West wind 15-30 km/hr.
Avalanche Summary
Most recent avalanche activity (mid to late last week) was limited to a few wind slab avalanches (size 1-2) triggered with explosives.
Snowpack Summary
Recent new snow and wind has likely formed fresh wind slabs at upper elevations. In sheltered areas 20-30 cm of snow from last weekend is gradually settling. Weak snow can be found 30-80 cm deep around crust layers that formed in November and October. These persistent weak layers produced large avalanches last weekend but have gained strength since then. Snowpack depths range between 50-100 cm at higher elevations and taper rapidly below treeline.
Valid until: Dec 16th, 2019 5:00PM
