Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 12 – 13, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Good skiing can still be found in sheltered areas at treeline.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.

Weather Forecast

Continuing blustery conditions and flurries with a pulse of snow forecast for Tuesday as the winds ease and become northerly. Wednesday looking like a good day to get out and enjoy some 'Pow Pow".

Snowpack Summary

15cm to 20cm of storm snow has fallen onto a generally supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m. Good ski conditions were found in the Columbia Icefields area in sheltered locations. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

Limited observations on 93 south today due to poor visibility and blowing snow.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

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