Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 1 – 2, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Moderate to strong SW winds on Monday will continue to build slabs with up to 40 cm of snow available for transport.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Sunny skies will increase activity by late morning especially in gulley features below treeline. Ice climbers on sun exposed routes should plan to be off climbs early in the day.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4
    Little activity has been seen on this layer even with substantial cornice fall. On Sunday however, skiers in the Parkers area triggered a large avalanche up to 200 cm deep from a thin spot on the slope.

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Confidence

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

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