Avalanche Forecast
Apr 25th, 2012–Apr 26th, 2012
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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
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
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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.
The amount of rain and the amount of overnight crust recovery will determine the actual danger level for the next few days. It is spring and currently the potential for large wet snow avalanches is there.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
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. Rain forecasted for the next 24 hours will compound this problem.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely - Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3