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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 21st, 2016–Nov 22nd, 2016

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Good skiing and travel conditions continue at treeline and above. Watch for early season hazards down low and enjoy the early winter skiing!

Weather Forecast

Mainly cloudy with a few flurries especially along the divide on Tuesday. Winds are forecast to be in the light to moderate range and temperatures should cool slightly over the next several days.

Snowpack Summary

A few cm's of new snow and increasing winds in the alpine building small soft slabs near ridge crests. 15-30 cm of snow sits over the supportive Nov 12 crust. Below the crust the snowpack has settled, creating a very solid base. Sheltered areas where the recent snow has been preserved provide for great ski conditions at tree line and above.

Avalanche Summary

A couple small wind slabs near ridge crests as a result of ski cutting were reported at the local ski hills on Monday. We suspect some sluffing in steep gullies with the increasing winds and recent snow.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Slightly stronger winds on Monday have increased the potential for wind slabs near ridge crests and in the high alpine terrain. Key an eye out for these if entering more aggressive terrain.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2