Banff Yoho Kootenay

Spring conditions continue.

Many trails, at treeline and above, remain snow-covered. 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 details section for helpful weather and condition links

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

After a big snowfall year and cooler spring temps there is still quite a bit of snow in the alpine and at treeline.

The snowpack is slowly transitioning to a summer snowpack. Its undergone numerous freeze/thaw cycles and has been rained on a bunch.

After cold clear mornings expect the surface to be firm and icy then softening with daytime heating and sun.

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

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

For forecasted weather, check out Environment Canada regional forecasts.