Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Jan 15 – 16, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

10-20cm of low density snow has fallen at treeline and above in the last 24 hours, mainly W of the divide. Light SE to SW alpine winds Sunday, with "Yoho blow" valley bottom winds developing along the divide. The deep freeze is coming Monday. SH

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Field tests in the Vermillion region were producing moderate planar compression results down 25-35cm at treeline and above. These wind slabs could be triggered in steep, wind effected areas by a skier or climber.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    A well settled midpack overrides a weaker facetted base. This weak base is found most places except the west side of the divide. Beware of steep shallow snowpack areas (where the likelihood of triggering this basal layer is highest).

Weather Forecast

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Confidence

Wind speed and direction is uncertain on Sunday

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