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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 9th, 2012–Nov 10th, 2012
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Waterton Lakes.

The snowpack is reaching threshold depths in some features above 2000m. There is not enough snow cover for skiing. Regular forecasts will begin at the start of December.

Weather Forecast

Snowfall is to end Friday. Cold temperatures Friday and Saturday should give way to warming Sunday with clearing midweek.

Snowpack Summary

Storms in late October brought 20- 30 cm of initial snow coverage. Warm weather in the beginning of November melted this snow completely below 1900m and what remains was rain soaked to mountain top. The storm on November 8th deposited 20-40cm of new snow with moderate N winds.

Avalanche Summary

None observed.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Be very cautious with gully features.Due to the lack of snowcover, patches of windslab will stand out and be easy to recognize.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2