Avalanche Forecast
Nov 6th, 2012–Nov 7th, 2012
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
The forecast area now has a buried rain crust (Nov 6) that reaches to ridge top. 6cm of new snow has now buried this layer. Not a concern now, but forecasters and backcountry users will have to monitor as it reaches critical values.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations on Tuesday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated wind-slabs 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