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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 2nd, 2015–Dec 3rd, 2015

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Huge surface hoar and facets below ~ 1800 m is waiting to be buried by the incoming snow. This layer will be a problem to watch in the future!

Weather Forecast

Clouds will move in tonight and winds will increase to moderate from the SW at upper elevations. Scattered flurries will start on Thursday (a few cm for the day) and freezing levels will climb to 1800 m with the passage of the front. Expect generally unsettled weather for the next several days, with a juicier looking storm starting saturday PM.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar, suncrust and surface facets have formed during the past few days. Surface hoar up to 20mm exists up to 1800m in the Sunshine area. Above 1800m, due south facing terrain is baked into suncrust from the recent sun and warm temps aloft. All other aspects are soft facets. Snowpack depth is 80-100cm, with no significant weak layers.

Avalanche Summary

No significant avalanches were observed or reported.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Saturday