Avalanche Forecast
Apr 28th, 2012–Apr 29th, 2012
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
Alpine
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
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
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: 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
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Due to the number and quality of field observations on Saturday
Avalanche 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