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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 9th, 2016–Apr 10th, 2016
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

Weather Forecast

A typical diurnal pattern is expected for the rest of the season with variable and increasingly higher freezing levels occurring daily. Forecasted Spring storms are expected and could easily produce heavy snowfall, poor visibility and hide exposed hazards like rocks and stumps. Get after your objectives early and enjoy the afternoon sunshine! 

Snowpack Summary

A seasonally typical melt freeze cycle. This building crust will continue to bridge a weak, isothermal snowpack on most tree-line and alpine slopes. This crust will break down over the day and become increasingly hazardous for triggering with rising temperatures, solar input or rain. Dry snow can be found at the highest elevations along the divide.

Avalanche Summary

Spring afternoon cycle can be expected daily as the season closes.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Will be an issue for the rest of the season, most typically on solar aspects.
Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet.Be very cautious with gully features.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3

Deep Persistent Slabs

Assume this will continue to linger for the time being.
Travel early on frozen crusts before the heat of the day.Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering is more likely.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3

Cornices

Cornice failures is possible. Avoid slopes with cornices overhead.
Cornices become weak with daytime heating.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2