Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 27 – 28, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

The skiing remains good in sheltered locations, Watch for recent wind transport and loading.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    The first bit of wind after the storm on Dec 21, fresh wind slabs were noted building today

  • Loose Dry

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

    New snow has stuck to and accumulated on all features, caution in terrain traps while approaching climbing routes.

Weather Forecast

A mix of sun and cloud for the next few days, No notable precipitation expected.

Low temps -15 Day time highs -11

30km Southwest winds

CAA's Mountain Weather Forecast for more specific details

Snowpack Summary

6-20mm Surface Hoar growing up to 2200m. 45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported on Thursday, Growing cornices and small failures of cornices noted today.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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