Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 12 – 13, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Good skiing can be found in the Parkers Ridge area where its not wind affected. Be vigilant for rocks just under the snow surface.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3

    Wind slabs are present on lee slopes and cross-loaded features

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Isolated to very specific sheltered locations at treeline.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Specific to steep terrain. Ice climbers should pay particular attention to this as entrenched loose snow may have the volume to knock climbers off their stance.

Weather Forecast

A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries the next few days with temps ranging from - 5 to -15 and light westerly winds.

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Snowpack Summary

The top 30cm remains unconsolidated except where exposed to wind where soft slabs have been formed. The snow depth is variable at all elevations. There is a crust/facet layer distributed through the region in the mid-pack with mixed reactivity and a weak basal facet/depth hoar layer at the base of the pack.

Avalanche Summary

Field day to Parkers Ridge area. Several loose dry up to size 2 were noted out of steep, rocky solar terrain. The visibility was good and nothing else was observed.

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

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