Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 28 – 29, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Early season hazards such as shallow snowpack areas, stumps and rocks still exist.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4

Weather Forecast

Very light precip amounts over the next 4 days will not contribute to drastic changes in the avalanche hazard rating.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar development to 2mm at treeline. Snowpack depths at treeline are 90cm on average. Snowpack stability tests indicated moderate shears on the Nov 6th crust in Little Yoho.

Avalanche Summary

Forecasting teams were in the Little Yoho and Sunshine areas today. No reported or observed avalanches today.

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Thursday

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