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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 22nd, 2012–Jan 23rd, 2012

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.

Fantastic skiing can be found in the Takakaw falls region and wind sheltered slopes up the Banff Jasper. Stay tuned to our Facebook page this week as we will be posting some snow profiles soon.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Mod SW winds has contributed to slab formation above treeline in the Takakaw Falls region today. No naturals were observed, but would expect the surface slab to be reactive on steeper alpine features and could fail naturally with enough loading.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

There is a weak, faceted base found in most places except the west side of the divide. Due to the strong wind events throughout the winter, there are many thin, spots where it may still be possible to trigger this layer in the alpine and treeline.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3