Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 3rd, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

max darrah, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Great skiing conditions in Jasper and a bluebird weather forecast make this an excellent weekend to get out in the hills. Remain aware of daytime heating on solar aspects and lurking obstacles in shallow areas.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

The majority of the previous windslabs appear to be bonding well, but there is still the potential to trigger these slabs in steep, wind loaded features.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

Cornice failure may provide adequate load to trigger deep instabilities.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Feb 4th, 2012 4:00PM