Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 13 – 14, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

While probability of avalanches has decreased, the consequence of triggering a slide on larger features is serious.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Multiple hard windslab layers exist in the immediate lees of alpine terrain.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Facetted snow at the base of the snowpack remains the primary concern.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Regions covered