Jasper

Avalanche problems

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  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Possible - Likely

  Size

  1–3

  Windslabs are present below corniced ridgelines. These slabs have not been reactive in the past week, however, warm temps and solar exposure may wake them up.
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  Loose Wet

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Possible - Likely

  Size

  1–2

  Warmer temperatures and sunny skies will increase the likelihood these avalanches. These slides may trigger slab avalanches deeper in the snowpack, especially around convexities near treeline.
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  Deep Persistent Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Unlikely - Possible

  Size

  2–4

  This layer is now buried by a settled upper snowpack. Triggering of this layer is still possible especially from a thin spot.