Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Nov 1st, 2023 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
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Early-season conditions prevail in the high mountains. Watch out for small wind slabs in the alpine, as they can have serious consequences if triggered by ice and alpine climbers.
Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
Small windslabs in leeward areas in the high alpine and exposed areas at upper treeline are possible.
Snowpack Summary
Early season conditions exist in the high alpine, anywhere from 60-80cm of snow can be expected. This tapers rapidly with elevation, treeline snow depths are in the 15-30cm range.
Weather Summary
A weak frontal system is forecast to move east across British Columbia, bringing precipitation to the Banff region starting Saturday afternoon. Mild temperatures, moderate winds and light snowfall can be expected.
See the Mountain Weather Forecast for more details.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Minimal reports from the alpine, but previous small wind slabs have been reported by ice climbers. New snow and wind may increase the likelihood of encountering and triggering these.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Nov 8th, 2023 4:00PM
