Avalanche forecast

Kootenay Boundary

Nov 25, 2018Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Travel cautiously if you notice slab properties in the recent storm snow. Share your findings by submitting to the MIN!

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Only the highest slopes with relatively smooth ground surfaces have sufficient snow for avalanches to be a problem. Keep your eyes open for pockets of wind-blown snow.

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

SATURDAY NIGHT: Cloudy with trace snowfall.SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with afternoon clearing, moderate west winds, alpine temperature -5 C, freezing level 1000 m.MONDAY: Cloudy with light snowfall, accumulation 5 cm, moderate southwest winds, alpine temperature -3 C, freezing level 1000 m.TUESDAY: Cloudy with snowfall, accumulation 15 to 25 cm, strong southwest winds, alpine temperature -1 C, freezing level rising from 1000 m to 1800 m.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches observed.We would very much appreciate it if you spend a moment to submit any observations you have to the Mountain Information Network here, even if it is just a photo. Thanks!

Snowpack Summary

Alpine snow depths in the region are around 60 to 80 cm. 10 to 30 cm of recent storm snow overlies a layer of surface hoar that was buried on November 21. This layer is expected to be variable in nature and may have been melted into a crust on southern aspects.

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