Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 14th, 2012 5:21PM

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.

mike eder, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Cornice failure could trigger this layer on steep, unsupported NE aspect slopes. A skier or climber could still trigger this slab from a shallow spot in the snowpack on steep NE aspects.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

2 - 4

Loose Dry

Light snowfall has buried a surface hoar layer. It is not currently a concern for large avalanches, but will become a problem when buried by the next storm.

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

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Feb 15th, 2012 4:00PM