Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 19th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Dry and Deep Persistent Slabs.

garth lemke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Conditions should be status quo until more snow arrives. A pulse of precipitation and winds may arrive Tuesday evening. Amounts are uncertain.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

Problems

Loose Dry

A surface hoar layer is buried 2-10cm. Flurries with light-moderate winds are forecast now until Wednesday which will incrementally bury it deeper. The danger rating will increase once critical load achieved. Monitor this situation as it develops.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

Conditions are generally stable but be cognisant of slopes threatened by large triggers such as overhead cornices on steep unsupported alpine features.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Feb 20th, 2012 4:00PM