Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 29 – 30, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–3
    Hard windslabs can be found on a variety of aspects in the alpine and are generally very stubborn to trigger. 

Weather Forecast

Light snowfall over next 24 hours (1-5cm), followed by cold and clear Arctic airmass on Tuesday, with the possibility of more snow later in the week.  Winds will be generally light to moderate and Westerly.  Temps continue to drop to more seasonal norms and may get as low as -25 in the Columbia Icefield Area by Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

Light scattered precipitation (1-3cm) throughout Jasper in the past 24 hours.  No significant change to snowpack structure:  windslabs in exposed lee features, faceted midpack at lower elevations, and poor travel with difficult trail-breaking below treeline.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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