Avalanche forecast

Jasper

May 2 – 3, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

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.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2
    The new snow should bond well to the surface, but may have instabilities inside the storm snow.

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

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