Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 21 – 22, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The 'drought' continues with mild temperatures forecast for the end of the week.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Moderate winds continue to redistribute snow creating wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    The weak layer of surface hoar and facets from December can still be found and may become susceptible to triggering with more snow loading.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures are forecast to rise into the weekend which is likely lead to an increased risk of solar triggered slides.

Snowpack Summary

A highly variable snowpack exists throughout the forecasting region. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and creating wind slabs on north through east aspects.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were reported today.

Confidence

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