Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 30th, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is Deep Persistent Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeThere was a skier triggered avalanche near the Lake Louise ski hill Nov 30. We still don't have very good information from this zone due to access.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Slowly cooling temps and maybe some cold outflow (low teens) on Saturday, and Sunday. There should be some flurries associated with outflowing air.
Snowpack Summary
The October 26 crust is found ~10-30 cm above the ground. A generally faceted snowpack averages 40-85 cm at 2200m across the region. 60-70 cm of snow at Takakkaw Falls parking area today. Good looking snow but still a bit weedy.
Avalanche Summary
The Lake Louise Ski area had a slackcountry remote triggered size 2 avalanche. It occurred near treeline and indicates the need for consideration of the deeper weaknesses despite the generally improving conditions.
Confidence
Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Within the past week there have been occasional reports of skier remote and explosive triggered slabs on the Oct 26 crust & facet layer. Avoid steep terrain where a stiffer, more cohesive slab exists over the weaker snow at the base of the snowpack.
If you are increasing your exposure to avalanche terrain, do it gradually as you gather information.Whumpfing is direct evidence of a buried instability.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Dec 1st, 2018 4:00PM