Lawinenlagebericht

Jasper

Jan 1 – 2, 2015Parks Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Thu
Fri
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
1 · Gering
Unterhalb
1 · Gering

Kernpunkte

2015 is starting off promising with a forecast of 15-20 cm of snow through the weekend.  Happy New Year Everyone!!!! 

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Unlikely - Possible
    Größe
    1–2
    Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.
  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–3
    This weak layer exists below a strong mid-pack at treeline and sub-alpine elevations. Large loads such as a cornice collapse could trigger this deep persistent weakness. The cold temperatures will be having a facetting effect on shallow locations.

Weather Forecast

Expecting a New Year's snowfall to start late into the afternoon on Thursday. Models all agree at close to 20cm to to fall over the weekend. Good skiing reported in north aspects.

Snowpack Summary

A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity reported in the forecast area.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday

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