Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Oct 23rd, 2017 8:00AM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

Parks Canada percy woods, Parks Canada

Early season conditions exist with ground hazards barely covered.  There is potential for avalanches at and above treeline.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Possibility of more snow on Wednesday with a mix of sun and cloud the rest of the week.  Freezing levels may rise to over 3000m on Wednesday.

Snowpack Summary

Early season snowpack conditions exist. Expect very little in the way of snow below 1600m. 80-100cm at and above treeline. 

Avalanche Summary

We have had several natural avalanches to size 2 off of steep terrain off the north face of Mt MacDonald in the highway corridor in the past week. No reported or observed activity in the back country so far.

Confidence

Valid until: Oct 24th, 2017 8:00AM