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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 27th, 2022–Feb 28th, 2022

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

With the incoming storm there is potential for new wind slabs in the alpine and tree line.

Weather Forecast

Monday - Flurries. Accumulation: 6 cm. Alpine temperature: High -4 Â°C. Ridge wind southwest: 10-25 km/h. Freezing level: 1700 metres.

Tuesday - Flurries. Accumulation: 7 cm. Alpine temperature: Low -5 Â°C, High -3 Â°C. Ridge wind southwest: 15 km/h gusting to 50 km/h. Freezing level: 1900 metres.

Snowpack Summary

1 cm of new snow over sun crust on solar slopes. New snow has been accompanied by strong westerly winds, suspect new wind slab formation on lee slopes in the alpine and tree line elevations. Alpine stripped to rock at ridgetop & open features. There is weak snow layer at the bottom of the snowpack, this is widespread throughout the park.

Avalanche Summary

1 new size 2 slab avalanche observed on Feb 26 on the Churchill Slabs. Date of avalanche is unknown.Â

Confidence

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

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.

Aspects: North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2