Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jun 6 – 7, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Temperatures in Rome are rising, but the Swedish layer remains a serious concern for at least another two days.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4
    This problem dominates the region, particularly in the Bow Summit area and numerous avalanches have been observed.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Testing in Rome.

Weather Forecast

Storm tapering a ridge of high pressure moves in and clear skies are starting on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

20 cm of new snow overlies a weak layer of surface hoar which was buried on February 23. Snowpack tests indicate easy, sudden planar results on this layer and we expect avalanches to occur easily, particulary on north aspects.

Avalanche Summary

Sunshine Village ski resort observed 2 size 3 avalanches on north facing slopes this afternoon.

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

Regions covered