Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 29 – 30, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

An unsettled air mass with light convective flurries are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. More substantial snow is forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday which will result in an increase to the avalanche hazard

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Currently we are getting good freezes at night with day time freezing levels around 2200 m. Watch locally for afternoon warming as wet avalanches on steep solar aspects are still possible.

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