Bulletin d’avalanche

South Coast Inland

Dec 1, 2017Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Sat
Sun
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible

Points saillants

Generally the hazard comprises small wind slabs in exposed areas. If storm amounts come in greater than indicated in the weather discussion, use additional caution and modify your objectives accordingly.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Small wind slabs are possible in steep terrain behind ridge lines. On steep slopes, the new snow may not bond well to the underlying crust.

Confidence

Moderate - Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Weather Forecast

Friday: 5-10 cm new snow with freezing levels around 900 m. Strong southwesterly winds.Saturday: Around 5 cm new snow with freezing levels around 700 m. Moderate southerly winds.Sunday: Mostly dry with some sunny breaks. Freezing levels around 600 m. Light northwesterly winds.

Avalanche Summary

There was a natural avalanche cycle on Sunday. So far this week, no activity has been reported, although there are not many observers out there right now. Small wind slabs are the most likely type of avalanche during over the next few days.

Snowpack Summary

Approximately 30-40 cm new snow now sits on top of a rain crust that formed during the recent wet weather. The crust is reported to be thick (15 cm) below treeline and thin (2 cm) in the alpine. Strong winds have blown snow around in exposed areas creating drifts and scoured areas. Treeline snow depths are approximately 90 cm throughout the region.

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