Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 17th, 2012 4:28PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

Landon Shepherd, Parks Canada

Jasper.

High temperature of -31 in the Icefields area on January 17th, cooler tomorrow, so dress appropriately for your objectives.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate Northerly winds continued to reverse load lee features, and new wind slabs will bond poorly with cold temperatures.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

Large loads like an windslab release, multiple skiers, or a cornice failure are potential triggers for a basal facet collapse.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Jan 18th, 2012 4:00PM