Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 7 – 8, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

The forecast area now has a buried rain crust (Nov 6) that reaches to ridge top. 6cm of new snow has now buried this layer. Not a concern now, but forecasters and backcountry users will have to monitor as it reaches critical values.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Isolated wind-slabs up to 20cm deep in alpine lee areas.

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Confidence

Due to the number of field observations on Tuesday

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