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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 3rd, 2012–Nov 4th, 2012

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

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.

Rising Freezing Levels and the chance of rain for Sunday will increase the avalanche danger. Avoid steep terrain when the temperatures are above freezing JBW

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Sunday

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

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.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

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.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2