Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 4th, 2012 4:00PM

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

max darrah, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Excellent travel conditions and great skiing can be found in Jasper right now, but it is important to remember that the spring like conditions bring new hazards. Pick your objectives accordingly and enjoy the weather!

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Cornices

There are some big cornices out there becoming weaker with the recent warm temps up high - give them a wide berth and the respect they deserve. Several big avalanches resulting from cornice failure were observed in the Maligne Lake area today.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Loose Wet

Lots of sloughing as a result of the warm temps and stronger sun. Plan to be off Southerly slopes before the heat of the day and avoid terrain traps where the snow has a chance to accumulate. Freezing levels were as high as 2400m today.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Wind Slabs

The majority of the previous windslabs appear to be bonding well, but there is still the potential to trigger these slabs in steep, wind loaded features.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 5th, 2012 4:00PM