Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 23rd, 2012 4:37PM

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

mike eder, Parks Canada

Jasper.

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

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

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

Valid until: Apr 24th, 2012 4:00PM