Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 17th, 2017 4:00PM
The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.
Known problems include Wind Slabs.
deryl kelly,
Parks Canada
Wind slabs forming at ridge crests and open TL features reactive to skier traffic. Expect hazard to increase if forecasted snow checks-in on Sunday!
Summary
Weather Forecast
Temperatures to remain cool over the weekend. A warm moist system expected in the region overnight Sunday. Bringing with it warmer temps and potentially up to 30cm of snow.
Snowpack Summary
Generally a strong, and supportive early winter snowpack exists with depths ranging from 30 to 100+ cm depending on aspect and exposure to wind. Wind effect on recent snow isolated to exposed slopes and ridge tops in the alpine. New snow remains well preserved on sheltered aspects.
Avalanche Summary
No new natural activity reported from a field team. Climbers should still remain vigilant as even triggering a small avalanche in a gully feature or above cliffs can have severe consequences.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Sunday
