Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 17 – 18, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Snow showers with freezing levels rising to around 2000 m is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday the freezing levels are expected to rise to 2500 m.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Wind slabs can still be found in isolated areas near ridge tops. Pay attention to where these wind slabs may be sitting on top of a sun crust.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    The main concern in the snowpack is with wet loose snow avalanches on solar aspects in the afternoon. Pay attention to how hard of a freeze there was from the previous night and how quickly the snow is warming up. Start and finish yourr tours early.

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