Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 28th, 2018 4:31PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

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Observations are are very limited, so make sure to supplement this forecast with your own observations. If you've been out please post your observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

Summary

Confidence

Low - Due to the number of field observations

Weather Forecast

The forecast weather trend will start to stabilize as a high pressure system sets up through the forecast period. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy with some sunny periods/ alpine temperatures near -6/ generally light winds from the West/ freezing level 1300 mFRIDAY: Cloudy with new snow 5-10 cm/ alpine temperatures near -7/ ridgetop winds light from the West/ freezing levels 1400 mSATURDAY: Mix of sun and cloud and chance of snow up to 5 cm/ alpine temperatures -12/ ridgetop winds light from the southwest/ Freezing levels near 1200 m

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in the region. However, we currently have very limited observations. If you have been out, please submit any observations to the Mountain Information Network MIN.

Snowpack Summary

Approximately 5-10 cm of new snow possibly sits on top of a widespread layer of weak, feathery surface hoar crystals in sheltered areas. The new snow has been redistributed by recent southerly winds. A mixed layer melt-freeze crusts and sugary facets buried late October can be found at the base of the snowpack at treeline and in the alpine. Average snowpack depths at treeline are near 70 cm and taper quickly as elevation decreases. Snow depths below tree line are generally below the threshold depth to produce avalanches.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Recent wind has likely formed stiff pockets of wind slab in the lee of exposed features at upper elevations.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.Increase your caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Nov 29th, 2018 2:00PM