Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 6th, 2016 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Max Darrah,
Parks Canada
Summary
Weather Forecast
Cooling trend towards the weekend, dropping to -20C at treeline by Saturday. No precipitation expected until next Tuesday. Skies to remain generally clear with light winds from the North.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanche observations.
Confidence
The weather pattern is stable
Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 7th, 2016 4:00PM
