Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avoid uneven, shallow, and faceted areas. Try to find areas with consistent, deeper snow.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–3
    The weak Oct.26 facets and depth hoar at the base of the snowpack have a significant slab (50-130cm thick) sitting above them. The likelihood of triggering this layer has decreased, but may still be found in extreme terrain.

Weather Forecast

Although snow and wind are forecast for friday and beyond, the models are ranging from 5 to 25cm. Check the forecast again tomorrow. Windslabs may start to form late Friday, and into Saturday

Snowpack Summary

A 40cm to 100cm bridge or slab overlies 20 to 50 cm of large facets and depth hoar. Many open areas have been affected by the wind.

Avalanche Summary

There have been no recent reports of avalanches in the area.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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