Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Apr 2 – 3, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

Warm temperatures on Monday night with the possibility of rain showers on Tuesday will increase the avalanche hazard at all elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Moderate to strong SW winds continue to build slabs on lee slopes. No avalanches noted on this layer but bonds have not been tested.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    The snowpack will remain warm overnight with the possibility of rainshowers on Tuesday. Expect avalanche activity at lower elevations even on northerly slopes.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4
    This layer appears to be waking up as the snowpack absorbs heat. There have been numerous reports of large avalanches especially to the south of us. Triggering is more likely from shallow areas on the slope. Easy time to be caught off guard.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Tuesday

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