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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 11th, 2015–Apr 12th, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

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.

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

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

Avalanche 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