Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 16th, 2012 4:00PM

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

steve blake, Parks Canada

Jasper.

We are experiencing a period of good conditions but be sure to assess the potential consequences of a mishap in relation to the size and nature of the terrain.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Conditions are generally stable but pay attention to slopes threatened by large triggers such as overhead cornices and on steep unsupported alpine features.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

2 - 4

Loose Dry

Light snowfalls have buried a surface hoar layer. This will likely develop into a problem as wind loading and new snow inputs occur.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 17th, 2012 4:00PM