Avalanche Forecast
Mar 2nd, 2012–Mar 3rd, 2012
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Jasper.
Snow amounts are uncertain over the next few days; however, accumulations may be enough to tip the scales where the surface hoar layer exists buried and preserved.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Open slopes on Northeast to South aspects may have persistent slabs that are sitting on the Valentine's Day surface hoar. 10-15cm of snow may arrive Friday into Saturday which may overload the surface hoar layer increasing natural activity.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3