Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 5 – 6, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Excellent travel conditions and great skiing can be found in Jasper right now, but it is important to remember that the spring like conditions bring new hazards. Pick your objectives accordingly and enjoy the weather!

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    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.

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    There are some big cornices out there becoming weaker with the recent warm temps up high - give them a wide berth and the respect they deserve. Several big avalanches resulting from cornice failure were observed in the Maligne Lake area today.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Lots of sloughing as a result of the warm temps and stronger sun. Plan to be off Southerly slopes before the heat of the day and avoid terrain traps where the snow has a chance to accumulate. Freezing levels were as high as 2400m today.

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Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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