Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 1 – 2, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Good skiing can still be found on Northerly alpine aspects. Watch for isolated increasing hazard with prolonged solar effect.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Weather Forecast

The NW flow and ridge of high pressure will persist until Wednesday.  This will then be displaced by a westerly flow, bringing a coastal low and light precipitation. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Treeline temperatures Low -8C, High -2C. Ridge wind light NW. Freezing Level 1900m.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is isothermal at treeline and below on all aspects (and into the alpine on solar) - the upper snowpack in these areas has undergone multiple melt-freeze cycles, a strong crust in the morning will weaken with solar imput/daytime warming. On north facing alpine slopes up to 15cm of settled storm snow overlies previous old dry surfaces.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity observed or reported.Share your observations with the community on the CAA Mountain Information Network

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