Avalanche forecast

Purcells

Nov 29, 2016Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
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Treeline
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Below
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Highlights

Recently formed storm slabs may still be reactive to human triggers. Use additional caution in shallow, rocky, or wind affected alpine terrain. Please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Recently formed wind slabs may remain reactive to human triggers for several days.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Storm slabs may remain touchy even though the storms have passed, especially at higher elevations and on wind-loaded features.

Confidence

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Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud / light southwesterly winds / Freezing level around 700m. Wednesday: Cloudy with possible flurries / Light westerly winds / Freezing level around 1000m. Thursday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light northwesterly winds / Freezing level around 900m.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were reported on Sunday, however, there is currently very limited data for this region. Please report your observations to the Mountain Information Network(MIN).

Snowpack Summary

Observations are very limited in this region. Up to 40 cm of recent snow has created storm slabs at alpine and treeline elevations. Expect to find the mid-November crust down 60-80 cm. Average snowpack depths in the alpine are 110-150 cm with generally less snow in the southern parts of the region. Early season hazards such as stumps, rocks, and open creeks remain the primary concern below treeline.

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