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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 3rd, 2012–Feb 4th, 2012

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

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: Kananaskis.

High pressure ridge dominating the forecast region over the next few days. Watch for decreases in stability related to daytime warming on solar aspects.

Confidence

Good - -1

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Few Na up to size 1 on solar aspects.

Snowpack Summary

10-15cm F-4F snow overlying previous snow surfaces. Midpack supportive.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent windslabs overlying previous surfaces in ALP and in iosolated areas at TL.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 5

Deep Persistent Slabs

Low probability high consequence avalanches

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 6