Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

May 3 – 4, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

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

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Cornices will weaken in the sun, and may provide large enough load to trigger deeper layers, especially during periods of intense warmth.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    If a good overnight freeze occurs, hazard will be low in the morning and deteriorate as the day warms up, especially on solar aspects.

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