Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 11th, 2015 4:00PM

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

steve blagbrough, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Good skiing can be found in the forecast area. Enjoy.

Summary

Weather Forecast

More snow is forecast (10cm to 15cm) falling in moderate to strong westerly winds at alpine elevations. The start of the week is a mix of sun and occasional flurries.

Snowpack Summary

10 cm of low density snow over a generally supportive temperature crust up to 2500m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

Some point releases to size 2 observed running on the recent temperature crust.

Confidence

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

Problems

Loose Dry

The new snow that has fallen on the recent temperature crust has the propensity to power slough on steep slopes in alpine and treeline locations.

Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Wind Slabs

Soft slabs are forming on lee slopes and cross loaded features in the high alpine.

Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Apr 12th, 2015 4:00PM