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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 23rd, 2012–Apr 24th, 2012
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be high
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
4: High
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be high

Regions: Jasper.

Little overnight freezing is expected for the next 3 days. Conditions are not likely to improve until a solid freeze happens.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Steady rain overnight has weakened the surface layers of the snowpack. This has lead to many loose snow avalanches that have stepped down to weaker layers.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Very Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 3

Loose Wet

Steady rain overnight has weakened the surface layers of the snowpack. Isothermal conditions exist below 1600m.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Very Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2