Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 25, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Highlights

Maligne lake road closed today due to a size 2 loose/wet avalanche blocking the road. The road will likely remain closed until a good overnight freeze occurs. Warm temperatures are expected to continue for several days.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Steady rain overnight has weakened the surface layers of the snowpack. Isothermal conditions exist below 1600m.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Steady rain overnight has weakened the surface layers of the snowpack. This has lead to many loose snow avalanches that have stepped down to weaker layers.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Wednesday

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