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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 12th, 2012–Jan 13th, 2012

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

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

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.

Good ski conditions at tree line and below. Ski it up but keep your wits about you. The wind is gusting strong in the alpine again.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Saturday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

A return to seasonal temperatures and light winds should allow the windslabs to begin to bond with the older snow surface. Skier triggering is still possible on lenses of windslab.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Deep Persistent Slabs

Large avalanches could occur where smaller avalanches or cornice failures trigger a collapse in deep basal facets. A strong midpack is bridging this layer, except near wind exposed terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 4