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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 30th, 2013–Dec 1st, 2013

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Northwest Coastal.

Precipitation with strong winds event happening on the North Coast. If you have avalanche data or information please send it to[email protected]

Confidence

Fair - Freezing levels are uncertain

Weather Forecast

Cold arctic air will move into the region with the passing of the Pacific frontal systems. The arctic air is forecast to stay in the region for the remainder of the week. Winds will change from southwest to north then northeast by Tuesday.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches reported yet, however, expect activity on wind slabs that develop during the storm. The added load of new snow and wind transported snow may overload weak layers.

Snowpack Summary

Destructive wind slabs exist at tree line and above on east and northeast lee slopes. Rain at lower elevations has saturated the lower snowpack and will stabilize when the arctic air arrives. Deeply buried October crust may become reactive with the weight of the new snow. Little is known about the extent of this layer with regards to the aspect and elevations where it can be found.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.