Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Oct 1st, 2018 2:56PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

grant statham, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Winter is here, even though its only October. The alpine snowpack is deep and avalanche hazard exists. Expect fresh slab avalanches following storms and avoid steep, sun exposed slopes. Carry all of your avalanche gear and travel like its December.

Summary

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Snowpack Summary

As of October 1 the snowpack in alpine areas is much deeper than normal for this time of year. Near continuous snowfall through September has created a snowpack 50-100 cm deep in alpine areas with accumulations down to treeline. This means there is easily enough snow for avalanche hazard and this should be expected for all high mountain adventures.

Avalanche Summary

No recent reports but expect fresh windslabs in alpine areas after the October 1st storm. The last week of September saw a very close call on the route Silverhorn on Mt. Athabasca where two climbers where swept hundreds of meters down the ice face - but they both walked away. Its definitely game-on in the alpine now.

Confidence

Valid until: Oct 2nd, 2018 2:56PM