Avalanche Forecast
Apr 18th, 2012–Apr 19th, 2012
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
A ridge of high pressure will bring mostly sunny skies with some afternoon convection on Thursday. A frontal system will bring some snow and mod to strong S.W. winds on Friday. The ridge will rebuild for the weekend bringing dry air and lots of sun.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Loose Wet
The main concern in the snowpack is with wet loose snow avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon. Pay attention to how hard of a freeze there was from the previous night and how quickly the snow is warming up. Start and finish yourr tours early.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3