Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 24th, 2012 5:14PM

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

Parks Canada snow safety, Parks Canada

High freezing levels and poor overnight recovery will continue until at least Thursday. The hazard will increase on Thursday with up to 15 mm of precipitation in the forecast.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain

Problems

Loose Wet

An icon showing Loose Wet
High freezing levels, minimal overnight recovery and rain showers have resulted in moist surface snow and many loose wet avalanches on all aspects. Conditions will not improve much until we start getting a good freeze at night.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely - Very Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Apr 25th, 2012 4:00PM