Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Mar 28 – 29, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Windslabs and windloaded open areas will still have to be managed carefully. Watch for shallow or hollow areas. Also, Tree-wells are still very rotted out and should be avoided.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

Poor visibility limited observations today. No natural avalanches were reported.

Weather Forecast

A little bit of everything except spring. Some upper winds, more snow, clouds and clear breaks. Models vary, but it is reasonable to expect 10cm more snow on Friday, Next week we dip into some cooler temps and more snow, Hopefully we get some sun and warmer temps by the end of the week.

Snowpack Summary

Recent winds have created windslabs and buried windslabs. Up to 30 cm of storm snow sits on suncrusts or facets and remains tricky.

Regions covered