Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 22 – 23, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The ice climbing conditions are improving daily with recent cold temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    The Dec3 interface down 50cm appears to be bonding well, but be sure to evaluate steep and committing features, particularly around treeline.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures remaining cool, dropping to -25C in the alpine overnight. No precipitation expected for the week. Winds variable and light.

Snowpack Summary

Generally supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Steady southwesterly winds over the past 3 days have produced thin windslabs in the alpine. Dec 3 interface down 60cm appears to be bonding well. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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