Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Oct 19th, 2014 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Dry.

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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.

Summary

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

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

Valid until: Oct 20th, 2014 4:00PM