Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 9th, 2013 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
garth lemke,
Parks Canada
Watch for pockets of windslabs in alpine gullies or steep, unsupported ridge top features.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Series of weak frontal systems to bring small amounts of snow.
Snowpack Summary
Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.
Avalanche Summary
A few pockets of windslabs releasing in steep alpine gullies have been noted. Winds will continue to develop this condition.
Confidence
Problems
Wind Slabs
Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 10th, 2013 4:00PM
