Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 7th, 2012 4:00PM

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

Snow Safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

The conditions reflect moderate danger presently, however, be vigilant and keep your guard up; large avalanches are still possible. An incoming system is expected Sunday night. Up to 20cm of new snow will elevate danger to Considerable on Monday.AB

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday

Problems

Wind Slabs

Subsequent to the Jan 4 wind/precip event windslabs are bonding uncharacteristically well to the old surface. These windslabs are between 10 and 25cm deep.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Deep Persistent Slabs

Human triggering is becoming less likely, however, consequences are high and large avalanches are possible. Do not underestimate this layer as it is quite unpredictable. Utilize terrain wisely, rather than trying to outsmart the snowpack.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Jan 8th, 2012 4:00PM