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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 24th, 2012–Apr 25th, 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

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

4: High

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high

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

Regions: Jasper.

Maligne lake road closed today due to a size 2 loose/wet avalanche blocking the road. The road will likely remain closed until a good overnight freeze occurs. Warm temperatures are expected to continue for several days.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday

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