Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 17 – 18, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    No recent slab avalanche activity has been observed. Slab conditions on steeper slopes should be avoided.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Cooler overnight temperatures may strengthen the surface melt freeze crust but expect this to weaken as temperatures increase through the day. Cloudy skies should limit avalanche activity on this weakness.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–4
    This layer is now buried by a settled upper snowpack. Triggering of this layer is still possible especially from a thin spot.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable on Wednesday

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