Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 12th, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

steve blagbrough, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Good skiing can still be found in sheltered areas at treeline.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Continuing blustery conditions and flurries with a pulse of snow forecast for Tuesday as the winds ease and become northerly. Wednesday looking like a good day to get out and enjoy some 'Pow Pow".

Snowpack Summary

15cm to 20cm of storm snow has fallen onto a generally supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m. Good ski conditions were found in the Columbia Icefields area in sheltered locations. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

Limited observations on 93 south today due to poor visibility and blowing snow.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.

Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.Avoid cross loaded slopes at or above treeline.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 13th, 2015 4:00PM