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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

May 5th, 2023–May 31st, 2023

Alpine
Below Threshold.
Treeline
Below Threshold.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Below Threshold.
Treeline
Below Threshold.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.
Alpine
Below Threshold.
Treeline
Below Threshold.
Below Treeline
Below Threshold.

Regions

Banff Yoho Kootenay, Little Yoho, Banff, East Side 93N, Kootenay, Lake Louise, LLSA, Sunshine, West Side 93N, Field.

Spring has sprung and daily avalanche forecasting is done. Check the details section for helpful weather and condition links.

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

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

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

Snowpack Summary

Even though it is spring, we can still get winter-like storms with corresponding storm slab and wind slab avalanche problems. The deep persistent problem persists and we will likely continue to see large deep avalanches with heating, rain, or large triggers, such as cornice failures.

Click here for a description of the four spring scenarios you're most likely to encounter and some tips on how to manage each scenario.

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

Weather Summary

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

For forecasted weather, check out Mountain Weather Forecast for a synopsis or Environment Canada regional forecasts.