Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 5th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Freezing levels will return to surface on Tuesday. Additionally, 10 to 15cm of new snow is expected during the course of the day. Utilize caution in alpine lee terrain. Valley bottoms and low elevations are virtually not travelable on skis, patience.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations on Monday

Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs up to 20cm deep in alpine lee areas.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 6th, 2012 4:00PM