Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 25th, 2012 8:02AM

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

Robert Hemming, Parks Canada

Glacier.

Another warm night last night has kept the avalanche hazard elevated

Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

Widespread cycle of loose wet observed yesterday. Expecting more of the same until air temperatures cool below freezing.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Wet Slabs

Avalanche control yesterday triggered some wet slabs with crowns 40cm or more deep. Still seeing large glide avalanches releasing at the ground daily.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Apr 26th, 2012 8:00AM