Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 4 – 5, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Great skiing conditions in Jasper and a bluebird weather forecast make this an excellent weekend to get out in the hills. Remain aware of daytime heating on solar aspects and lurking obstacles in shallow areas.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    The majority of the previous windslabs appear to be bonding well, but there is still the potential to trigger these slabs in steep, wind loaded features.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Cornice failure may provide adequate load to trigger deep instabilities.

Weather Forecast

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Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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