Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 25th, 2012 4:00PM

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.

steve blake, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Heavy rains are expected again on Thursday. The Avalanche Danger should remain High or Considerable until temperatures cool. Friday night may produce the first solid freeze of the week.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Rains have eased but the snowpack remains moist at most locations. Loose snow avalanches have triggered deep layers and many large natural avalanches have been observed.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

2 - 3

Loose Wet

Mild temperatures and isolated rain has the potential to push the snowpack back into isothermal conditions.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 26th, 2012 4:00PM