Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 14 – 15, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/links/goto_e.asp?destination=Any solar input on the already moist snowpack will increase the hazard over the day. Take your sunscreen and use extra caution on all classic avalanche terrain features. Be careful out there folks and enjoy the long weekend!

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Deep soft slabs are sitting on this reactive layer. Triggering of these slabs is possible even in low angle terrain .

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    This layer remains a concern in isolated areas above treeline and may be triggered by large loads.

Weather Forecast

Forecasts are showing a clearing trend over the day Saturday. Overall it does show a slow cooling trend but the sun is packing a bigger punch these days and will likely wake up the snowpack!

Snowpack Summary

Continuing moderate to strong SW winds in the Icefields area. These are perfect transport speeds, combined with a heavier moist snowpack and a steady input of rain or wet snow has created dangerous soft slab conditions through the forecast area. This slab is sitting over multiple touchy interfaces on all aspects and elevations.

Avalanche Summary

Numerous soft slab and storm slab avalanches have been observed in the forecast region up to size 3. Avalanche control at roadside produced results to size 1 on heavily controlled slopes.

Confidence

Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Saturday

Regions covered