Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 24 – 25, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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Alpine
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Treeline
No rating
Below
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Highlights

10-20 cm of new snow will make for good skiing on Saturday and Sunday morning.  Be prepared for loose wet avalanches starting on Sunday with warming temperatures and sunny skies.

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Cornice failure less likely with current cool conditions.

Weather Forecast

Continuing snow through Saturday with totals reaching 20 cm.  Winds light Easterly switching to Westerly as storm passes.  Temperatures rising Sunday and into the week with sunny skies.

Snowpack Summary

10-15 cm of new snow with no wind over a strong melt freeze crust on all but North aspect alpine slopes. 

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed.

Confidence

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