Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 23 – 24, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Although natural activity is tapering off, the possibility remains for triggering large avalanches.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4
    Low likelihood, high consequence. This means the chance of triggering is decreasing, however, if you do, it will be a big slide.

Weather Forecast

A generally benign weather pattern will persist over the forecast region with minimal changes to the danger rating. 

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar growing. Midpack pencil with no significant shears. Sudden collapse at base in old DH and on top of Crust in the very hard range. Potential for human triggering in thin areas.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed.

Confidence

Regions covered