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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 16th, 2015–Jan 17th, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

A small 'refresh' (10cm of snow) is forecast for the Icefields area on Sunday :)

Weather Forecast

Up to 10cm of snow falling in light Southerly winds is forecast for the Columbia Icefields starting on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is highly variable throughout the forecast region. The snowpack continues to settle as a result of the warm temperatures. Some drifting and snow transport at higher elevations from moderate to strong south westerly winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed in the forecast region today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Strong South Westerly winds are redistributing existing snow as slab onto sheltered aspects and cross loaded features.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Avoid cross loaded features.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

The weak layer of surface hoar and facets from December can still be found but are showing signs of settling out.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2