Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 28th, 2012 4:00PM

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

snow safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

People were going big Sat., reporting temperature crusts up to 2700m on N. aspects with variable powder above. We should see less sun on Sunday, but corn skiing could be possible if timed right on solar aspects. SH

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations on Saturday

Problems

Loose Wet

Crusts were holding strength in the alpine today, and we can expect the same on Sunday. Good overnight recovery and freezing levels to 2000m are forecast. Watch locally for PM solar input in steep terrain as wet avalanches are still possible.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 29th, 2012 4:00PM