Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 28 – 29, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

You can expect a localized rise in avalanche hazard depending on exposure to the sun. Latest report from the field is, high probability for a serious goggle tan. Moral of the story: Start early. wear sunscreen and call your Mother, she misses you!

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–1.5
    It will take a couple of days for the new snow to settle, triggering loose dry avalanches in steep shady alpine terrain remains possible.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Expect a natural cycle of loose snow avalanches from steep solar slopes tomorrow.

Weather Forecast

Mixed sun and cloud for Friday. Freezing level got to approx. 2400m on Thursday. Overnight temperatures have been near -10 and will swing up to as high as +5 on Friday, though it will feel much warmer in the sun.

Snowpack Summary

New snow is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an inconsistent, supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) at treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down by mid-morning on all solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

A few small solar triggered loose snow avalanches were observed in the back-country adjacent to Marmot basinShare your observations with the community on the CAA Mountain Information Network

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