Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Feb 10 – 11, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Little change. Watch for wind slabs in open areas at and above treeline. Lower elevations are getting weak and facetted.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Wind slabs from recent strong winds persist. In some areas these slabs are now covered by a light layer snow and may not be as obvious to see.� Areas of most concern are lee terrain near ridge tops and some open slopes at at treeline.

Weather Forecast

A strong ridge west of the rockies will keep most of the precipitation east of the divide. Moderately warm temperatures and light to moderate north westerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

Some light new snow over the old windslab and facets.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported.

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Tuesday

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