Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 11, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Very good ski quality can be found. Pay attention to recent wind loading, and the effects of the sun during the day.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    There has been several avalanches observed  running in the recent storm snow. Avalanche control produced 30 - 70 cm thick slab results on NE aspects.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    This problem will start to become a regular occurrence as the intensity of the sun increases and valley bottom temperatures climb.

Weather Forecast

Variable cloudiness with high temperatures at valley bottom locations.  Good over night freezing is and very little for precipitation is expected.

Snowpack Summary

The recent storm snow has settled into a soft slab condition, especially in the alpine where  the wind has gusted into the moderate to strong  range over the past 36 hours. Below tree line, warm temperatures have created moist surface conditions especially on solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

Several slabs have been observed on lee slopes in the alpine. This seem to have run in the past 24-36 hrs. Below tree line there has been a number of moist loose snow avalanches on solar aspects.

Confidence

Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain

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