Avalanche Forecast
Feb 22nd, 2012–Feb 23rd, 2012
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
A natural avalanche cycle will continue into Thursday. As well, numerous skier accidentals today, mainly in the Sunshine backcountry, and a partial burial reported on Cirque Peak. Avy control Thurs. on Vermillion slide paths in Kootenay. SH
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Due to the quality of field observations on Wednesday
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Very touchy wind slabs from 30-80cm deep are sitting over the widespread Valentines surface hoar layer. Flights today saw lots of natural activity up to size 3, mainly along or West of the divide. This will certainly persist for some time to come.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3