Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 1st, 2012 4:00PM

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

Parks Canada Lisa Paulson, Parks Canada

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Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Avalanche potential exist in the alpine - a concern for climbers. Below treeline, we are below threshold snow amounts for avalanches or to be supportive for skiing. Daily forecasts will resume next week or if a significant change occurs.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Up to 60 cm of early season snow pack. Isolated wind slabs can be found in lee terrain. Winds (SW) may increase Sun-Mon, watch for loose snow avalanches in steep ice climbing terrain and slab development in lee terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 2nd, 2012 4:00PM

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