Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 26th, 2013 7:29AM

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

jfloyer, Avalanche Canada

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Summary

Confidence

Poor - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

A weak Pacific frontal system is forecast to track close to this region, bringing flurries and mild temperatures, but little in the way of snow accumulation.Wednesday: Dry. Light southerly winds. Freezing level around 2000 m.Thursday: Flurries possible. Southwest ridgetop winds to 40 km/h. Freezing level around 2000 m.Friday: Flurries possible. Light westerly winds. Freezing level lowering to around 1000 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent reports of avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Information coming from this region has been extremely limited; however, reports suggest there is about one meter of snow at upper treeline elevations. Very little snow has fallen in the last week. Terrain below treeline is reported to be mostly below threshold for avalanche activity.Surface snow on steep solar aspects is likely seeing a daily melt-freeze cycle. The warm temperatures have promoted the settlement and strengthening of the upper snowpack. A few crusts can be found deeper in the snowpack. Some facets may be found lingering around these crusts at higher elevations. Observers are not identifying any of these as cause for concern at this time although they might be worth exploring.

Valid until: Nov 27th, 2013 2:00PM