Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 11th, 2022 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Avalanche Canada CB, Avalanche Canada

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Some beautiful days ahead, with a pretty good start to the ski season. Watch out for those early season hazards!

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Isolated small loose dry avalanches have been observed on the icefields parkway over the last few days.

Snowpack Summary

Variable surface conditions exist including wind affected snow, surface faceting, and powder in sheltered areas. The snow pack is overall supportive with no major layers of concern.

Weather Summary

Clear and dry weather will continue through the next several days.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs

Isolated pockets of wind slab exist in the alpine from variable winds.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 15th, 2022 4:00PM

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