Avalanche Forecast
Nov 6th, 2012–Nov 7th, 2012
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
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: Little Yoho.
The forecast area now has a buried rain crust (Nov 6) that reaches to ridge top. 6cm of new snow has now buried this layer. Not a concern now, but forecasters and backcountry users will have to monitor as it reaches critical values.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated wind-slabs up to 20cm deep in alpine lee areas.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2