Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
Weather Forecast
Tuesday should be mostly clear with light winds. The next storm is moving in Wednesday/ Thursday with 20-30 cm 's of snow, rising temps and strong west winds. We expect the danger to rise significantly at that time.
Snowpack Summary
20 - 30 cm of low density snow with little wind sits on the surface. The main concern in the snowpack lurks below and continues to be the 3 persistent weak layers of surface hoar and/or facets that are found between 50 and 100cm down. We continue to observe sudden test results, whumphing and large propagations on these layers.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3.5
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2