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Avalanche Forecast

Oct 19th, 2014–Oct 20th, 2014
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Snow is starting to fall in the alpine. Watch for isolated small avalanches as snowfall amounts increase over the next few weeks. Regular avalanche bulletins will start during November. For specific information contact Visitor Safety at 403-762-1470.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Snow is beginning to accumulate in the alpine. Watch for small pockets of wind slab in isolated areas over the next few weeks, and loose snow avalanches in steep gullies following new snow or wind events. Glacier travel is becoming tricky with thinly bridged crevasses due to recent snowfalls.

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

We may see sporadic avalanche activity over the next few weeks. Watch for isolated wind slabs in steep terrain, and loose snow avalanches in steep gully features as the snow begins to accumulate.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2