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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 29th, 2012–Jan 30th, 2012

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

Highway 93 will have periodic road closures of up to 2 hours between 1000 hrs and 1500 hrs on Monday for avalanche control in the parker ridge area.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Track of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate to strong SW winds continue to redistribute recent storm snow at treeline and in the alpine.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

This facetted weak layer is most easily detected in shallow snowpack areas at tree line and above. Warm temperatures below treeline resulted in a size 2 slab avalanche in a steep creek bed.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 3