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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 22nd, 2012–Apr 23rd, 2012

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

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.

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

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Monday

Avalanche 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