Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Dec 15th, 2019 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is
MBender,
Avalanche Canada
Although the likelihood of triggering has reduced, weak layers near the base of the snowpack remain a concern in steep rocky terrain.
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Uncertainty is due to extremely variable snowpack conditions reported through the region.
Weather Forecast
SUNDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with clear periods, light to moderate northwest wind, alpine high temperature -10 C.
MONDAY: Isolated flurries, moderate west wind, alpine high temperature -9 C.
TUESDAY: Isolated flurries, moderate southwest wind, alpine high temperature -6 C.
WEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy, moderate southwest wind, alpine high temperature -8 C.
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday there were reports loose dry avalanches to size 1.5 primarily on north aspects in the alpine.Â
Snowpack Summary
So far this season's snowpack has a high degree of variability. Anywhere from 10 to 35 cm of snow may sit on a weak layer of surface hoar in sheltered areas at treeline. A second layer of surface hoar primarily found in the in north of the region is found 40-60 cm below the surface in sheltered areas at treeline.
There are a variety of crusts buried in the mid to lower snowpack. These crusts have mostly broken down. The base of the snowpack generally consists of facets and depth hoar.
Valid until: Dec 16th, 2019 5:00PM
