Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Oct 29th, 2020 8:47AM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs and Loose Dry.
Jonas Hoke,
Thin snow coverage is the biggest hazard at the moment; expect to hit rocks, stumps etc. in most areas if attempting to ski/board. If snow cover is sufficient to link turns, avalanches are a possibility. Daily avalanche forecasts begin November 1st.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Snowfall and a warmer temps gives way to clearing skies and slightly cooler temps for the weekend.
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Snowpack Summary
Below treeline the snow hasn't really started to cover any of the surface roughness. As you transition through treeline and into the alpine 1 meter (and counting) of settled snow has formed the beginning of this seasons snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
Heavy snowfall triggered a cycle of large avalanches yesterday (Oct. 28th). Many of these ran into the rugged ground cover below treeline - a good reminder that even a small avalanche could have severe consequences if it drags you through an alder/ boulder field.
Please report any avalanche activity observations on the Mountain Information Network.
Confidence
Problems
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Oct 30th, 2020 8:47AM
