Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 7th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Storm Slabs.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

There is roughly 70 cm of snow at 2000 m. The snow is relatively settled for this time of year and the travel is reasonably good, however remember that it is still early season.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Isolated wind-slabs up to 20cm deep in alpine lee areas.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Storm Slabs

A rain crust from early November exists up to 2400 m and is now buried by 30 cm of recent storm snow. Storm snow is not reactive on this layer, but may become reactive over time. Monitor this layer before committing to any steeper terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

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