Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 6 – 7, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Freezing levels will return to surface on Tuesday. Additionally, 10 to 15cm of new snow is expected during the course of the day. Utilize caution in alpine lee terrain. Valley bottoms and low elevations are virtually not travelable on skis, patience.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Windslabs up to 20cm deep in alpine lee areas.

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Confidence

Due to the number of field observations on Monday

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