Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 13th, 2013 2:56PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Persistent Slabs.

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Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Stable weather for a few days but moderating temperatures could wake up the persistent slab interface.

Snowpack Summary

Recent whunpfing and cracking indicates that the January 6 interface is still a concern.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed from a flight north over the Divide.

Confidence

Problems

Persistent Slabs

An icon showing Persistent Slabs
This layer is a sleeper and still needs careful consideration.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 14th, 2013 4:00PM

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