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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 1st, 2014–Feb 2nd, 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.

Concern for triggering the wind slab at tree line will keep the hazard at moderate, but the best skiing is found in sheltered areas below tree line.

Weather Forecast

Despite the cold temperatures forecast, the sunshine and light winds are making travel and outdoor activities quite tolerable. Sunday should see some variable sunshine, cool temperatures from -20 to -15 with light winds and no precip expected. The sun is starting to pack a punch over the day so don't forget your sunscreen.

Snowpack Summary

Super hard mid-pack is providing bridging strength over the weak basal facet layer at tree line and above. Recent settlement below tree line has greatly improved travel. Reasonable ski conditions can be found in sheltered features at tree line and below.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

This layer is well 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.Choose the deepest and strongest snowpack areas on your run.

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