Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Mar 6 – 7, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

A large storm and avalanche cycle is upon us. These are good conditions to look at inbound ski area skiing for snow sports.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    2–4
    Storm snow amounts are now above 1 metre especially in the Sunshine area. Avalanche control today confirms that avalanches up to size 3.5 are easily triggered.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–4
    Slabs initiating in the storm snow on larger slopes can step down into the basal layers to produce large very avalanches.

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