Avalanche forecast

South Rockies

Feb 11 – 12, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Strong west and northwest winds forecast.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Recent low density snow will sluff easily especially on solar aspects if the sun breaks through on Tuesday.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

NW flow may bring light snow to the South Rockies region predominantly west of the Alberta border. Scattered cloud and light flurries on Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Avalanche Summary

Loose releases and shallow slab activity was observed in the Waterton area to the south on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

Low density new snow fell in the southeastern regions on Saturday. This overlies a well settled snowpack.

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