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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 1st, 2015–Apr 2nd, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Banff Yoho Kootenay.

New windslabs and growing cornices in the alpine should be treated cautiously.

Weather Forecast

Moderately cool temperatures and light precipitation is forecast. Winds may be locally gusty as convective cells pass through.

Snowpack Summary

Below treeline the snow pack is a thick melt-freeze crust.10-20 cm of new snow in the alpine is forming wind slabs on east and north aspects. The midpack above treeline is well settled and overlies a weak facetted base. These basal facets have not been reactive recently, but should still be considered when making terrain choices.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs have formed below ridgecrests, often on old crusts. New soft cornice buildup continues.

Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2