Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 25, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable

Highlights

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.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely - Very Likely
    Size
    1–3
    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.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain

Regions covered