Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 3rd, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet and Wind Slabs.

Brad White, Parks Canada

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

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Sunday

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

Valid until: Nov 4th, 2012 3:00PM