Banff Yoho Kootenay

Spring has sprung and daily avalanche forecasting is over until next winter

Check the details section for helpful weather and condition links

Many trails remain snow-covered and many popular trails are exposed to avalanche terrain. Adhere to safety signage at trailheads or check conditions with info centers or the trail report

Check the Avalanche Canada map page for any recent local MINs (mountain information network) or for MCRs click here: mountain condition reports.

Even though it is spring, we can still get winter-like storms with corresponding avalanche problems. Avalanche hazard will generally be highest during periods of heat and/ or rain. Cornices are big, and they will fall off in the coming months.

Click here for a description of the four spring potential avalanche scenarios.

Check the Avalanche Canada page for any recent MINs (mountain information network) or MCRs (directly mountain condition reports).

For recent weather, see the telemetry stations on the Avalanche Canada map page.

For forecasted weather, check out Environment Canada regional forecasts.