Bulletin d’avalanche

Jasper

Apr 4, 2012Parks Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Thu
Fri
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
3 · Marqué
Sous la limite
3 · Marqué

Points saillants

A snowfall warning has been issued for Saskatchewan crossing and South starting late Tuesday night with precipitation into Thursday. An intense spring storm from NW U.S. may produce 10-25cm which may start out as rain before turning to snow.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    2–3
    Moderate to strong variable direction winds continue to build slabs on lee slopes. No avalanches have been noted on this layer but bonds have not been tested. Another 10-25cm may arrive Wednesday into Thursday adding to this layer.
  • Loose Wet

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible - Likely
    Taille
    1–2
    The snowpack will remain warm overnight with the possibility of rain on Wednesday eventually turning to snow. Expect avalanche activity at lower elevations.
  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    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

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Wednesday

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