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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 27th, 2021–Apr 28th, 2021
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

Cloud cover and mild overnight temps mean freeze may not be as reliable, especially at treeline elevation.

Click the "More Spring Conditions details" link below for more info on the varying spring condition scenarios.

Weather Forecast

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Snowpack Summary

Supportive melt-freeze crust on all aspects and elevations; northerly aspects above treeline may still hold dry snow. The mid-pack is thick and supportive. Persistent weakness near the bottom of the snowpack will remain a concern in shallow areas and northerly alpine aspects.

Avalanche Summary

Freezing levels continue to rise this week - expect increasing avalanche activity in the afternoon.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Subject to type of load, time of day, aspect and elevation.

Possible at all elevations and aspects.

  • If triggered the loose wet sluffs may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.
  • Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Wet Slabs

Subject to type of load, time of day, aspect and elevation. Anticipate large slabs in connected features. ANY slide is likely to be large and will entrain the remaining winter snowpack

  • Daytime warming will weaken surface layers, plan your day around being back to the trailhead early.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 3

Cornices

Unpredictable and likely to trigger deeper instabilities on the slopes below.

  • Cornices become weak with daytime heating, so travel early on exposed slopes.
  • Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices which could easily trigger deep slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 3.5