Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 9th, 2013 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

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

Summary

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

Problems

Wind Slabs

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.

The recent snow may now be hiding windslabs that were easily visible before the snow fell.Use caution in lee areas in the alpine. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 10th, 2013 4:00PM