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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 26th, 2013–Nov 27th, 2013

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Until we receive more snow, ski touring is a disheartening prospect. However, many of the local ice climbs are coming into good shape.

Weather Forecast

Expect the current and relatively benign weather pattern to persist for the next 3 days. As such, little change is expected.

Snowpack Summary

Roughly 100cm of snowpack exists at treeline. The Oct 27th crust is still a prominent feature in the snowpack (approx. 15cm from ground) and producing variable results with snowpack tests.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were observed or reported today.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

The greatest potential for triggering this layer exists at high elevation north aspects.

Ski penetrations may be to ground in some areas due to weak and unconsolidated snowpack.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3