Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 27th, 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.

We are back into a regular spring pattern this weekend of low morning hazard which will increase in the afternoons. Bigger objectives are possible if you start and end your trip early. SH

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

on Saturday

Problems

Loose Wet

Freezing levels to valley bottom tonight, increasing to 2300m Sat. afternoon. This should keep the natural activity down at higher elevations Saturday, but watch locally for solar input.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Apr 28th, 2012 4:00PM