Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 2nd, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is considerable, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Persistent Slabs.

garth lemke, Parks Canada

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.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday

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

Valid until: Mar 3rd, 2012 4:00PM