Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2017Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Big open features and climbs with significant overhead hazard should be avoided until the weak bond between layers strengthens.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Wind loading and shedding from steep faces, especially concerning for ice climbers.

Weather Forecast

Time to hang the flip flops back up as the strong, gusty winds subside and shift from SW to North. Increasing pressure, gorgeous blue skies and arctic temps to dominate the forecast through the week.

Snowpack Summary

14.5cm of storm snow, re-distributed by steady moderate to strong SW winds, loading N to NE aspects on an already stressed facet interface down between 20 to 50cm. Hard windslab over a weak mid-pack, over an even weaker facet and depth hoar base to ground.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported.

Confidence

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