Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 25 – 26, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Highlights

Heavy rains are expected again on Thursday. The Avalanche Danger should remain High or Considerable until temperatures cool. Friday night may produce the first solid freeze of the week.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Mild temperatures and isolated rain has the potential to push the snowpack back into isothermal conditions.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Rains have eased but the snowpack remains moist at most locations. Loose snow avalanches have triggered deep layers and many large natural avalanches have been observed.

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