Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 21 – 22, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Loose sluffs in steep terrain or cornice falls are the two major issues. Otherwise conditions are good with normal cautions and early starts. Things will change with high temps and no overnight freeze forecast for early in the week. JBW

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    3–4
    With warm temperatures and high freezing levels a few large cornices have begun to fall off. Several large cornice triggered avalanches have been noted over the last few days running a long way down into the runout.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Loose wet and some wet slab avalanches are running in lower elevations with daytime heating and solar effect. Be sure to travel only while frozen.

Weather Forecast

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Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Tuesday

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