Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Apr 22 – 23, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Hazard will depend on the amount of freeze tonight, but expect less overnight recovery for the next 2 days. High elevations will be the best bet for good conditions Monday, but watch the daytime warming. SH

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    3–4
    With warm temperatures and high freezing levels a few large cornices have begun to fall off. Several large cornice triggered avalanches have been noted over the last few days running a long way down into the runout. Some have triggered deep layers.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Freezing levels to 3200m by the afternoon Monday will increase the hazard rapidly, especially at lower elevations. Mod. West winds should help keep alpine temperatures slightly cooler.

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Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Monday

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