Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jul 3rd, 2018 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Loose Wet.
ian jackson,
Parks Canada
Summer conditions are here, but keep avalanche potential in the back of your mind as you venture into the alpine this summer!
Summary
Weather Forecast
Some helpful weather links:Remote weather stations in Banff, Yoho & Kootenay - Real time, raw, actual weather data.Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast - Good for getting an overview of the major weather systems.SpotWx - Good for a localized forecastEnvironment Canada Yoho forecast - Simplified valley bottom forecast for Lake Louise area.
Snowpack Summary
The snow has retreated to high elevations and glaciers. It is generally in a consolidated, summer-like state and slowly melting as the summer progresses. Watch for the occasional summer storm which may create short-lived winter-like windslab problems.
Avalanche Summary
In general, avalanche hazard will be greatest during hot sunny days or warm rain, or after significant summer snowstorms. These weather patterns have the potential to create loose wet avalanches and new windslabs respectively. For current avalanche activity and observations, check out the Mountain Conditions Report
Confidence
Problems
Loose Wet
For the most part, the snowpack has settled into a summer-like state, but loose wet avalanches are still possible on hot or warm rainy days in steep alpine terrain.
Watch for clues, like sluffing off of cliffs, that the snowpack is warming up. Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jul 4th, 2018 4:00PM
