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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 28th, 2019–Mar 29th, 2019
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

You can expect a localized rise in avalanche hazard depending on exposure to the sun. Latest report from the field is, high probability for a serious goggle tan. Moral of the story: Start early. wear sunscreen and call your Mother, she misses you!

Weather Forecast

Mixed sun and cloud for Friday. Freezing level got to approx. 2400m on Thursday. Overnight temperatures have been near -10 and will swing up to as high as +5 on Friday, though it will feel much warmer in the sun.

Snowpack Summary

New snow is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an inconsistent, supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) at treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down by mid-morning on all solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

A few small solar triggered loose snow avalanches were observed in the back-country adjacent to Marmot basinShare your observations with the community on the CAA Mountain Information Network

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Expect a natural cycle of loose snow avalanches from steep solar slopes tomorrow.
Be cautious with gully features.Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Loose Dry

It will take a couple of days for the new snow to settle, triggering loose dry avalanches in steep shady alpine terrain remains possible.
Be aware of party members below you that may be exposed to your sluffs.

Aspects: North, North East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5