Avalanche Forecast
Issued: May 2nd, 2014 4:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Storm Slabs.
mike eder,
Parks Canada
Colder temperatures will lock in the existing snowpack. Storm slabs will form through the weekend. The Maligne Lake Road will remain closed through the weekend until debris can be cleared.
Summary
Weather Forecast
Colder temperatures and up to 25 cm over the weekend is expected with this next system. Winds will be light from the East. Cool temperatures with overcast skies will prevail into the middle of next week.
Snowpack Summary
Early morning rainfall has contributed to the weight and melting of the snowpack. A cooling trend tonight with freezing temperatures will build a crust that will add to the stability of the snowpack. Steady light snowfalls may bring up to 25 cm of snow through the weekend.
Avalanche Summary
A size 3 wet snow avalanche released in the middle of the night and temporarily closed Hwy 93 around the Icefields area on Friday morning. Also, a loose snow size 2 avalanche crossed the Maligne Lake road which was closed at the time. The Maligne Lake road will remain closed through the weekend.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday
Problems
Storm Slabs
The new snow should bond well to the surface, but may have instabilities inside the storm snow.
Conditions are greatly improved, but be mindful that deep instabilities are still present.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: May 3rd, 2014 4:00PM
