Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Sep 22nd, 2017 4:11PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
snow safety,
Parks Canada
We have had two early season snowfalls now with recent accumulations up to 60cm in the alpine. Although we do not have enough information to form an accurate avalanche forecast, avalanche activity can be expected in the alpine this weekend.
Summary
Weather Forecast
As of Friday 22, snow has accumulated every day in the alpine since the 18th. Mainly overcast skies Saturday with a chance of flurries will give way to some clearing and warming Sunday. A slight deterioration is expected for Monday.Â
Snowpack Summary
15 to 40 cm of snow has fallen at treeline over the last 5 days with freezing levels dropping as low as 1400m. Snow line now sits at 1800m as the sun is coming out again on Friday. Expect accumulations up to 60cm in the alpine. This will add to an snowfall from earlier this month that left up to 20cm on shaded slopes in the alpine.
Avalanche Summary
Not many people have been out traveling in the alpine with the poor weather so we have very limited information. Expect the worst and be prepared with avalanche safety equipment if you plan to venture into the alpine this weekend.
Confidence
Valid until: Sep 23rd, 2017 4:00PM
