Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 28 – 29, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

People were going big Sat., reporting temperature crusts up to 2700m on N. aspects with variable powder above. We should see less sun on Sunday, but corn skiing could be possible if timed right on solar aspects. SH

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Crusts were holding strength in the alpine today, and we can expect the same on Sunday. Good overnight recovery and freezing levels to 2000m are forecast. Watch locally for PM solar input in steep terrain as wet avalanches are still possible.

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Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations on Saturday

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