Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 6 – 7, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    This layer continues to settle and is becoming less of a concern. Steep cross loaded or lee slopes are likely trigger zones. Alpine snowpack depth remains highly variable. At tree line travel is good and the snowpack supportive.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Avalanche control produced several large ground releases on Friday. Wind action will continue to provide the potential to overload this layer naturally. A skier triggering this layer would result in a large avalanche.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable on Tuesday

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