Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 30th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Dry.

Parks Canada snow safety, Parks Canada

Watch locally to how new snow from Monday is bonding to hard surfaces below. Sloughing in bigger terrain features possible. Freezing levels should only be to 2000m Tues which will keep daytime warming to a minimum.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

Problems

Loose Dry

An icon showing Loose Dry
Any new snow will be sitting on mainly hard surfaces. Expect sloughing in gully features and steep terrain until the new snow bonds to these surfaces.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: May 1st, 2012 4:00PM

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