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Avalanche Forecast

Oct 23rd, 2012–Oct 24th, 2012
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Daily avalanche bulletins will resume on Nov 1. Until then, note that winter has started and certain areas of Banff, Yoho and Kootenay have enough snow to avalanche, mostly at higher elevations.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations on Tuesday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Up to 50cm of early season snow pack caused by recent storms. Suspected wind slabs in lee areas in the alpine. Ice climbers and off-season mountaineers should be aware of terrain traps and gulley features.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2