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Avalanche Forecast

May 6th, 2012–May 7th, 2012

Alpine

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold

Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold

Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold

Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

There is still some great spring skiing to be found in Jasper. Timing is key- avalanche danger can fluctuate from low in the morning to high in the heat of the day. Contact the visitor safety department for more information by calling 780-852-6155.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

The winter snowpack will continue to produce loose wet slides well into the spring. This avalanche activity is triggered by warm temps and intense sun typically found in the afternoon. Be cautious of big slopes that haven't shed their winter snow.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Cornices

There are still many big heavy cornices out there baking in the sun. It is especially important to give these features a wide berth as we transition into the spring.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3