Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 17 – 18, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

If you can brave the cold, places to be mindful are lee areas in the alpine, where fresh windslabs may exist. Based on the cold temps and minimal precip over the next few days, little change is expected in the danger rating.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Winds have picked up slightly at high elevations. Expect to find soft windslabs in lee areas that can be triggered by skiers and riders.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    A well settled midpack overrides a weaker facetted base. This weak base is found most places except the west side of the divide. Beware of steep shallow snowpack areas (where the likelihood of triggering this basal layer is highest).

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