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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 3rd, 2011–Dec 4th, 2011

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

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.

Despite the improving trend in hazard, it's still wise to be conservative in route choices. LP

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Persistent Slabs

A skier remote triggered slide today, size 2.5, in the Bow Summit area (photo on the mountain conditions report) indicates that despite the trend to improved snowpack stability, this layer is still touchy if you hit the right spot.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 3

Wind Slabs

You can still see the evidence from the natural avalanche cycle from wind transported snow last week. Winds have tapered, but slabs my linger on steep lee features and are a little more stubborn to trigger.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 3