Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 24th, 2012 5:12PM

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.

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.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday

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 25th, 2012 4:00PM