Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 12 – 13, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

New snow is just hiding the early season rocks. The steeper, higher good riding will now have a fresh snow slab condition. JBW

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Up to 15 cm with strong west winds expected overnight tonight. This will create fresh new storm slabs on all lee slopes which will either fail naturally or be easily triggered on steep slopes. Cooling temps on Monday should lower the danger.

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Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain

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