Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 26 – 27, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
No rating
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Highlights

The storm is going to peak Weds night. If forecasted amounts of snow come to fruition the danger rating could go to Considerable in the alpine on Thurs. Expect rugged conditions (rocks/bush) BTL.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    With the addition of new snow, expect windslabs to up to 40cm thick in lee areas.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    This problem will be most prevalent in gulley features.

Weather Forecast

A significant storm is entering the forecast region starting tomorrow. Up to 40cm is expected and this will obviously elevate the danger rating.

Snowpack Summary

Below tree line there is not enough snow for avalanches. Above 1900m a buried rain crust that formed in early November lies 20-40cm above the ground. This along with surface hoar in some areas is being buried by light snow and will create a good sliding layer as the new snow accumulates. Some lee slopes near the divide have thin wind slabs.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported today.

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Wednesday

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