Regions
Banff Yoho Kootenay.
In general there is not enough snow for ski travel at this time however avalanche hazard does exist in isolated locations at higher elevations. At tree line and below tree line snow depths are still below the threshold for avalanche activity.
Weather Forecast
A mix of sun and clouds with occasional light flurries is forecast for the next several days. Generally light winds with temperatures ranging from -2'C to -12'C.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 60cm of snow is present in high alpine areas with about 30-40cm at tree line near the divide. The facetting process is well under way at the base of the snowpack. Very little wind affect observed today.
Avalanche Summary
A minor cycle of loose snow avalanches up to size 2 occurred in the last 48hrs with the passage of the recent storm. These were limited to steep gullies and couloirs. No new avalanches observed today.
Problems
Loose Dry
Loose Dry avalanches are the release of dry unconsolidated snow and typically occur within layers of soft snow near the surface of the snowpack. These avalanches start at a point and entrain snow as they move downhill, forming a fan-shaped avalanche. Other names for loose-dry avalanches include point-release avalanches or sluffs.