Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 22nd, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Loose Wet and Cornices.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Hazard will depend on the amount of freeze tonight, but expect less overnight recovery for the next 2 days. High elevations will be the best bet for good conditions Monday, but watch the daytime warming. SH

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Monday

Problems

Loose Wet

Freezing levels to 3200m by the afternoon Monday will increase the hazard rapidly, especially at lower elevations. Mod. West winds should help keep alpine temperatures slightly cooler.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Cornices

With warm temperatures and high freezing levels a few large cornices have begun to fall off. Several large cornice triggered avalanches have been noted over the last few days running a long way down into the runout. Some have triggered deep layers.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

3 - 4

Valid until: Apr 23rd, 2012 4:00PM