Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 26th, 2018 4:58PM
The alpine rating is Wind Slabs.
, the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems includeThis time of year observations are 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
Moderate - Due to the number of field observations
Weather Forecast
TUESDAY: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries / Alpine temperature -1 / Light to moderate south wind / Freezing level 1600 mWEDNESDAY: Mainly cloudy / Alpine temperature -4 / Light to moderate west wind / Freezing level 1500 mTHURSDAY: Cloudy with sunny breaks / Alpine temperature -5 / Light west wind / Freezing level 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 sits on top of a widespread layer of weak, feathery surface hoar crystals. 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. Snowpack depths taper quickly as elevation decreases. Snow depths below tree line are generally below the threshold depth to produce avalanches.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Recent wind has likely formed thin new wind slabs in the lee of exposed features at high elevations.
Examine slopes for patterns of wind transport and avoid steep patches of stiff, slabby snow.Increase your caution as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 27th, 2018 2:00PM