Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 17th, 2012 4:00PM

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

Garth Lemke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Conditions are generally stable but be cognisant of slopes threatened by large triggers such as overhead cornices on steep unsupported alpine features.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

2 - 4

Loose Dry

Light snowfalls have buried a surface hoar layer. This will likely develop into a problem as wind loading and new snow inputs occur.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 18th, 2012 4:00PM