Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 30 – May 1, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Watch locally to how new snow from Monday is bonding to hard surfaces below. Sloughing in bigger terrain features possible. Freezing levels should only be to 2000m Tues which will keep daytime warming to a minimum.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Any new snow will be sitting on mainly hard surfaces. Expect sloughing in gully features and steep terrain until the new snow bonds to these surfaces.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

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