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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 6th, 2021–Feb 7th, 2021

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Cold temps should lead to a decrease in avalanche hazard.

Keep in mind that an emergency situation may be amplified by the cold temperatures. Be prepared and watch for frostbite.

Weather Forecast

Partly cloudy skies, light winds and cold temperatures forecasted with daytime high temperatures expected to be around -20C.

Snowpack Summary

Cold temps promoting surface facetting. HST (25-55cm) bonding well to underlying surfaces (facets, surface hoar and wind affected snow depending on location). Wind slabs in the ALP and exposed TL. A well settled mid-pack, except in areas with a shallow snowpack, can be found throughout the forecast region. Variable HS (90-200cm).

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed. Poor visibility, unable to see most avalanche paths.

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Confidence

Due to the quality of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Watch for newly formed wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and in open, exposed tree line features.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2