Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 1 – 2, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Avalanche potential exist in the alpine - a concern for climbers. Below treeline, we are below threshold snow amounts for avalanches or to be supportive for skiing. Daily forecasts will resume next week or if a significant change occurs.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Up to 60 cm of early season snow pack. Isolated wind slabs can be found in lee terrain. Winds (SW) may increase Sun-Mon, watch for loose snow avalanches in steep ice climbing terrain and slab development in lee terrain.

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