Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
Weather Forecast
Clear conditions and warmer temperatures are forecast for Friday and Saturday. In sheltered and sunny locations it can be expected to get above freezing for a short period. Localized temperature inversions will also be common.
Snowpack Summary
Below treeline the snowpack has set up well and is slowly facetting, Above treeline and in open areas there are numerous windslabs of varying depth. Poorly bonded windslabs over facets typical of the Rockies can still be expected in thin areas and ridgetop areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported.
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain on Friday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2