Avalanche Forecast
Apr 24th, 2012–Apr 25th, 2012
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be high
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.
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.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain
Avalanche Problems
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