Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 15th, 2012 8:05AM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Cornices.

Parks Canada sylvia forest, Parks Canada

Summary

Problems

Wind Slabs

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Thin wind slabs exist near ridge tops and on lee or cross-loaded slopes. Skiers have been triggering these thin slabs, creating avalanches to size 2. These will have more consequence if you are above a cliff band or terrain trap.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Cornices

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Cold temperatures (-16 in the alpine today) will compete with direct solar radiation, in keeping cornices a concern. Cornices are large, and can fail unpredictably. Avoidance is a good policy.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 16th, 2012 8:00AM