Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Dec 23 – 24, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Enjoy the great ski conditions over the Christmas Holidays!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Isolated slabs soft slabs are present in immediate lee areas in the alpine.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    The slab above this layer has not been very reactive recently. Snow pack tests produce shears in the moderate to hard range. Dig down to identify and test this layer before committing to in steep, open or convex terrain below tree line.

Weather Forecast

Mostly sunny with cool temperatures and light ridge-top winds through to Christmas Day.

Snowpack Summary

Recent winds have formed small, isolated wind slabs in immediate lee alpine terrain. The December 3 surface hoar is 40 to 70cm deep and generally found between 1700 and 2150m. This interface is becoming less reactive in most places and currently producing variable moderate to hard shears.

Avalanche Summary

No new natural slab avalanches have been observed.

Confidence

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