Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 13 – 15, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate

Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    This layer is a sleeper and still needs careful consideration.

Weather Forecast

Stable weather for a few days but moderating temperatures could wake up the persistent slab interface.

Snowpack Summary

Recent whunpfing and cracking indicates that the January 6 interface is still a concern.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed from a flight north over the Divide.

Confidence

Regions covered