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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 7th, 2012–Feb 8th, 2012

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Despite the "Low" hazard rating pay extra attention for wind slabs at higher elevations. Temperatures are still cool up high and it is taking longer for things to settle out . Check out our Facebook link for a picture of a recent skier triggered slab

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Field observations show wind slabs still exist at higher elevations (above 2800m) on the lee side of alpine ridges.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3

Cornices

Strong winds from earlier in the month have created large cornices on lee (mostly easterly) aspects. Several large cornice collapses have been observed over the past week. These cornices could be a big enough to trigger a deep slab.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 3