Bulletin d’avalanche

Jasper

Apr 4 – 5, 2012Parks Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Fri
Sat
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
3 · Marqué
Sous la limite
2 · Modéré

Points saillants

Storm warning, North winds, 15cm or more locally for Icefields area starting Wednesday night. May overload problems on specific slopes. Sunday's size 3 triggered by skiers shows Valentines surface hoar still a problem so stay vigilant.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    2–3
    Moderate winds continue to build slabs on lee slopes. No avalanches noted on this layer but bonds have not been tested. Another 15cm or more may arrive tonight with Northerly winds further adding to this layer. Watch for reverse loading patterns.
  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    2–4
    There have been several reports of large avalanches especially to the south of us. Skiers at the Icefields triggered a size 3 on this layer last Sunday. Triggering is more likely from shallow areas on the slope. Keep this layer on your radar.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday

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