Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 14th, 2017 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Early season hazards (shallow snow) are still commonly encountered.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Some sun, wind, cool temps and flurries, but nothing sufficient to change the avalanche forecast.

Snowpack Summary

A few cm of snow may bury the surface hoar in sheltered areas. Sun crusts, surface faceting and wind effect exist on various aspects in the alpine. 15-40 cm of snow lies over the Nov 27th and Nov 23rd crusts. Both of these now overly the Halloween crust/facet layer that sits 30-50cm above the ground.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches in the past few days.

Confidence

Valid until: Dec 15th, 2017 4:00PM