Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 2 – 3, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

Weather Forecast

Stable weather for the next few days with progressively warmer temperatures over the next 48 hours especially east of the Divide.

Snowpack Summary

Hard slabs under ridge tops in isolated areas warrant careful consideration. As alpine temperatures increase over the next 48 hours, the possibility of triggering these may also increase.

Avalanche Summary

Human triggering of hard slabs up to 50 cm is a possibility.  Radiation on steep southerly aspects may result in loose snow avalanche that can be a factor in confined features such as waterfall ice routes.

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