Avalanche Forecast
Nov 18th, 2011–Nov 19th, 2011
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
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
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.
Wind transport triggered two size 2.5 slab avalanches on Bourgeau 7 near Sunshine in the last 24 hrs. These slabs failed on the DH at the ground with crowns approximately 80cm thick and 100m wide. Be very cautious as human triggering is likely. JBW
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Steep open slopes at and above treeline have a soft to hard surface slab that is sensitive to human triggering near the ground on the basal depth hoar. Wind loading triggered Na avalanches up to size 2.5 that failed to ground in the last 24 hrs.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Wind Slabs
Slopes that look inviting for skiing have a wind slab over depth hoar layering. Cracking, whumphing, natural and skier triggered avalanches have been observed. This layer collapses with EASY results. Pick lower angled low consequence terrain.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3