Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 29 – 30, 2021
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Avalanche danger

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Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
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Highlights

Additional moisture (rain at lower elevations) and no overnight recovery will boost the hazard of the snowpack. Be Cautious.

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Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3.5

    Unpredictable and likely to trigger deeper instabilities on the slopes below.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

    Subject to type of load, time of day, aspect and elevation.

    Possible at all elevations and aspects.

  • Wet Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–3

    Subject to type of load, time of day, aspect and elevation. Anticipate large slabs in connected features. ANY slide is likely to be large and will entrain the remaining winter snowpack

Weather Forecast

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Snowpack Summary

Melt-freeze crust on all aspects and elevations is weakening to disappearing with current steady warm temperatures and rain precipitation; northerly aspects above treeline may still hold dry snow. Persistent weakness near the bottom of the snowpack will remain a concern in shallow areas and northerly alpine aspects.

Avalanche Summary

Freezing levels and temperatures on a slow steady rise, with rain, expect increasing avalanche activity.

Confidence

Regions covered