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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 11th, 2013–Feb 12th, 2013

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: South Rockies.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

NW flow may bring light snow to the South Rockies region predominantly west of the Alberta border. Scattered cloud and light flurries on Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Avalanche Summary

Loose releases and shallow slab activity was observed in the Waterton area to the south on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

Low density new snow fell in the southeastern regions on Saturday. This overlies a well settled snowpack.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Recent low density snow will sluff easily especially on solar aspects if the sun breaks through on Tuesday.

Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Strong west and northwest winds forecast.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3