Avalanche Forecast
Mar 5th, 2012–Mar 6th, 2012
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
A large storm and avalanche cycle is upon us. These are good conditions to look at inbound ski area skiing for snow sports.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Storm snow amounts are now above 1 metre especially in the Sunshine area. Avalanche control today confirms that avalanches up to size 3.5 are easily triggered.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 4
Deep Persistent Slabs
Slabs initiating in the storm snow on larger slopes can step down into the basal layers to produce large very avalanches.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 4