Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 24th, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Cornices.

a.l. horton, Parks Canada

Jasper.

10-20 cm of new snow will make for good skiing on Saturday and Sunday morning. Be prepared for loose wet avalanches starting on Sunday with warming temperatures and sunny skies.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Continuing snow through Saturday with totals reaching 20 cm. Winds light Easterly switching to Westerly as storm passes. Temperatures rising Sunday and into the week with sunny skies.

Snowpack Summary

10-15 cm of new snow with no wind over a strong melt freeze crust on all but North aspect alpine slopes.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed.

Confidence

Problems

Cornices

Cornice failure less likely with current cool conditions.

Give cornices a wide berth when travelling on or below ridges.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Apr 25th, 2015 4:00PM