Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 26th, 2012 4:00PM

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

Parks Canada snow safety, Parks Canada

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Banff Yoho Kootenay.

We are in a trend of decreasing hazard as freezing levels drop. On Friday, watch locally for how well the overnight recovery was. 10-15cm possible tonight at higher elevations, rain at lower elevations. SH

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Friday

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
Freezing levels should drop tonight to 1800m, but forecast rain/snow tonight may keep us from getting a solid freeze at lower elevations.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Apr 27th, 2012 4:00PM

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