Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 23 – 24, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

The avalanche danger has increased due to recent storm snow, high winds and rising temperatures. Extra caution and conservative decision making is required.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3
    25-30 cm of storm snow has fallen in the past 24 hours. This storm snow in combination with strong southerly winds have created touchy avalanche conditions at the treeline and above elevations. Conditions will worsen as more snow is expected on Wed.

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