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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 31st, 2014–Feb 1st, 2014

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

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.

Cautious route finding is still recommended as you poke into more committing terrain. Despite the cold weather forecast - pleasant conditions can be found in the sun.

Weather Forecast

Cold conditions with no new snow in the forecast. Some drifting in exposed alpine elevations is likely in moderate to strong northerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

Previous wind slabs are providing bridging strength over a weak basal facet layer at treeline and alpine elevations. Extensive scouring of the snowpack has occurred in the high alpine. Reasonable ski conditions can be found in sheltered features at treeline and below.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

This layer is now bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.

Carefully evaluate and use caution around thin snowpack areas.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.

Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline. Recent storm snow has formed touchy slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2