Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 30th, 2019 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Avoid uneven, shallow, and faceted areas. Try to find areas with consistent, deeper snow.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Although snow and wind are forecast for friday and beyond, the models are ranging from 5 to 25cm. Check the forecast again tomorrow. Windslabs may start to form late Friday, and into Saturday

Snowpack Summary

A 40cm to 100cm bridge or slab overlies 20 to 50 cm of large facets and depth hoar. Many open areas have been affected by the wind.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the area.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

The weak Oct.26 facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack have a significant slab (50-130cm thick) sitting above them. The likelihood of triggering this layer has decreased, but may still be found in extreme terrain.

Avoid thin, rocky or unsupported slopes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 31st, 2019 4:00PM