Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 24 – 25, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

Clearing skies and a cooling trend is forecast for Thur and Fri. Don't be tempted by the clear skies, dangerous avalanche conditions will persist for the near future.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Strong southerly winds associated with the recent storm has created widespread wind slab conditions in the alpine. These slabs are responsible for several natural avalanches observed today and are reactive to skier triggering.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3
    30-50 cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 48 hours. This storm snow in combination with strong southerly winds have created touchy avalanche conditions at the treeline and above elevations.

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