Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 2nd, 2012 4:00PM

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

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Recent size 1.5-2 avalanches were noted at higher elevations from Oct 29 storm. Be cognizant of any anomalies as snowpack coverage is highly variable.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Early season snowpack is variable from 40cm up to 1m in windloaded alpine areas. Isolated wind slabs are possible in lee terrain mainly in the alpine. Early season conditions exist with below threshold values at lower elevations.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 3rd, 2012 4:00PM

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