Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 26 – 27, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

We are in a trend of decreasing hazard as freezing levels drop. On Friday, watch locally for how well the overnight recovery was. 10-15cm possible tonight at higher elevations, rain at lower elevations. SH

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Freezing levels should drop tonight to 1800m, but forecast rain/snow tonight may keep us from getting a solid freeze at lower elevations.

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Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Friday

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