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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 31st, 2016–Jan 1st, 2017
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
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

Regions: Jasper.

Bundle up!!  The cold weather is here, the ice climbs are in and we have to be patient for any quality skiing.  Happy New Year!  The Jasper Visitor Safety Team wishes you all a fun and safe 2017!

Weather Forecast

A few flurries as the winds switch to the north and the cold air invades then the deep freeze begins.  No change expected until the end of the week.

Snowpack Summary

Southerly slopes in the alpine have been stripped with hard slab on lee features. At treeline, there is a faceted snowpack that is still just supportive but weakening in shallow areas. No shears found in test pits in the Icefields area yesterday.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche patrol today.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable on Sunday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Hard slab conditions make triggering less likely.
Watch for areas of hard wind slab in steep alpine features.Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

This layer will weaken with the cold weather.
Be cautious in shallow snowpack areas where triggering is more likely.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3