Banff Yoho Kootenay

Avalanche problems

• 

  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Unlikely - Possible

  Size

  1–2

  Up to 60 cm can be found in the alpine. Be cautious of wind affected terrain in the immediate lee of features or when approaching climbs or in between pitches.
• 

  Loose Wet

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Possible

  Size

  1–3

  Freezing Levels have been hovering around 2200m during the day, but are expected to rise on Sunday afternoon to near the ridge tops. There may also be rain to 2600 or 2800m or higher. This will cause loose wet avalanching out of steep terrain.