Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 30th, 2011 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Persistent Slabs.

Parks Canada Brian Webster, Parks Canada

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Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Building ridge on Thursday will bring generally cool and dry conditions through the weekend.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Persistent Slabs

An icon showing Persistent Slabs
60 to 100 cm of recent storm snow lies overtop of basal facets. Natural avalanche activity has subsided. Whoomphing in the alpine indicate that the snowpack is still reactive to skier triggering and the potential for full depth releases still exist.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Dec 1st, 2011 4:00PM

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