Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 28th, 2018 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Windslabs and windloaded open areas will still have to be managed carefully. Watch for shallow or hollow areas. Also, Tree-wells are still very rotted out and should be avoided.

Summary

Weather Forecast

A little bit of everything except spring. Some upper winds, more snow, clouds and clear breaks. Models vary, but it is reasonable to expect 10cm more snow on Friday, Next week we dip into some cooler temps and more snow, Hopefully we get some sun and warmer temps by the end of the week.

Snowpack Summary

Recent winds have created windslabs and buried windslabs. Up to 30 cm of storm snow sits on suncrusts or facets and remains tricky.

Avalanche Summary

Poor visibility limited observations today. No natural avalanches were reported.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices which could trigger slabs.Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Persistent Slabs

Watch for signs of instability such as whumpfing, or cracking.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Valid until: Mar 29th, 2018 4:00PM