Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jul 14th, 2016 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

a.l. horton, Parks Canada

Jasper.

The snowpack is melted away except in the high alpine, and summer mountaineering season is here. Get up early and take advantage of an alpine start to make the most of a cold morning before the snow turns wet in the afternoons.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

The summer snowpack exists in high alpine (above 3000m) and on glaciated areas, and consists mainly of well settled summer snow with the occasional dump of fresh snow and windslabs following a storm. Look for a solid overnight freeze for the best conditions, and avoid steep slopes when they're baking in the sun or soaked with rain.

Avalanche Summary

During the first half of the summer, the high mountains are still shedding their winter snowpack and wet avalanches and cornice failures can be expected during the afternoons. Following a summer snowstorm, windslabs can also be expected during the immediate 24-48 hours following the storm.

Confidence

Valid until: Jul 15th, 2016 4:00PM