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Avalanche Forecast

Apr 10th, 2012–Apr 11th, 2012

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable

Below Treeline

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

Maligne Lake Road will be closed Wednesday. The Icefield Parkway will be closed from 1400 hrs Wednesday until noon Thursday for avalanche control.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

Natural moist avalanches in and around steep gullies, and rocks are occurring daily during the heat of the day. These loose snow avalanches have the potential to trigger windslabs and deep slabs.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Deep Persistent Slabs

These deeper layers can wake up unexpectedly. Several natural avalanches have been observed on steep alpine features. Profile Saturday found Feb14 surface hoar buried 80cm, unreactive yet present.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 4