Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Mar 26 – 27, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

By Tues, accumulations of up to 20cm can be expected in the alpine. Currently this is not enough to alter the danger ratings. Today a skier remote size 2 was reported on the Crowfoot Glacier on a N aspect. There is still potential out there.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    The Valentines surface hoar is 70-150cm down. Avalanche control was still producing the odd slide on this layer today. Typically from steep terrain with a shallow snowpack.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Although difficult to initiate, it is still possible to trigger a deep persistent slab. Heavy loads in steep terrain with shallow snow are the most likely areas to produce an avalanche on this layer.

Weather Forecast

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Confidence

Track of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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