Avalanche Forecast
Mar 1st, 2012–Mar 2nd, 2012
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
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
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
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1:
Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Regions: Jasper.
Significant snowfall on the weekend, combined with moderate winds will increase the avalanche danger as it will load the buried surface hoar layer to a critical level.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Open alpine slopes on Northeast to South aspects may have wind slabs that are sitting on the Valentine's Day surface hoar.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3