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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 28th, 2012–Jan 29th, 2012
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
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

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Updated forecast is still calling for up to 30 cm overnight and another 15 tomorrow. Coupled with strong W winds & freezing levels rising to 1600 m, expect hazard to rise, and may tip into EXTREME in areas receiving the forecasted amounts or more.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent control in Yoho & field obs in Kootenay today confirm the Jan 20 facet interface still active. 60-80 cm now sits over this layer. With additional load expect avalanches on this layer that may step to ground in thin snowpack areas.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Storm Slabs

Up to 20 cm has fallen along the divide today. Expect an additional 30 overnight, and another 15 tomorrow. Strong west winds will accompany the snow fall. If this forecast is correct, natural and skier triggered avalanches are certain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Persistent Slabs

This layer is of concern in thinner snowpack areas. In Kootenay, a skier triggered a 60 cm thick size 1.5 slab, propagated 50 m on a 45 deg, open wind affected slope. Skier was carried 150 m and lost their pole - thx for the report!

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3