Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 15 – 16, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The majority of the recent storm snow tracked south of the Jasper forecasting zone.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Pockets of wind loaded slab overly weak surface facets in sheltered areas at tree line and above.

Weather Forecast

A forecast of a few flurries and moderate SW winds should do little to change the current avalanche hazard.

Snowpack Summary

Recent snowfall overlies a layer of small surface hoar and surface facets. A relatively hard mid-pack is providing bridging strength over weak basal facets at tree line and above. Below tree line has a supportive mid-pack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported.

Confidence

Regions covered