Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 15 – 16, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Enjoy the great spring skiing in Jasper!

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.

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Natural cornice failures are being observed daily. Many more are waiting their turn to drop in...

Weather Forecast

Cool and clear weather continues in the short term. Temperatures to drop towards the weekend and be accompanied by up to 10cm of new snow by Saturday morning. Southwest flow continues, with strongest winds expected on Thursday afternoon.

Snowpack Summary

Strong Southwesterly winds have created pockets of windslab and obliterated exposed areas at upper elevations.  Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

Natural cornice failures continue and many more are waiting their turn to fall. Several point releases observed on steep solar aspects.

Confidence

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