Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 10 – 11, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

Maligne Lake Road will be closed Wednesday. The Icefield Parkway will be closed from 1400 hrs Wednesday until noon Thursday for avalanche control.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Natural moist avalanches in and around steep gullies, and rocks are occurring daily during the heat of the day. These loose snow avalanches have the potential to trigger windslabs and deep slabs.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–4
    These deeper layers can wake up unexpectedly. Several natural avalanches have been observed on steep alpine features. Profile Saturday found Feb14 surface hoar buried 80cm, unreactive yet present.

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