Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 23 – 24, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Highlights

Little overnight freezing is expected for the next 3 days. Conditions are not likely to improve until a solid freeze happens.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Steady rain overnight has weakened the surface layers of the snowpack. Isothermal conditions exist below 1600m.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    2–3
    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.

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