Avalanche Forecast

Issued: May 3rd, 2012 4:00PM

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

Snow Safety, Parks Canada

Banff Yoho Kootenay.

Daily avalanche bulletins have finished for the season. We may update if a major weather event occurs. Have a good spring.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Loose Wet

If a good overnight freeze occurs, hazard will be low in the morning and deteriorate as the day warms up, especially on solar aspects.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Cornices

Cornices will weaken in the sun, and may provide large enough load to trigger deeper layers, especially during periods of intense warmth.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: May 4th, 2012 4:00PM