Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 14 – 15, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

If new snowfall is in excess of 10cm, expected moderate winds will elevate the Alpine avalanche danger.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Windslabs will have a small additional load from flurries and gusty south winds.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Expected warmer temperatures will reduce bridging strength of the midpack over the basal facets in shallower snowpack areas.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain

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