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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 3rd, 2015–Jan 4th, 2015

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Arctic blast continues on Sunday.....Brrrrrrrrrrrr.....Again.

Weather Forecast

The arctic blast continues with a few flurries and light northerly but very cold winds.

Snowpack Summary

Mid pack carrying well for skiing at treeline. Exposed alpine features scoured of snow. Ice becoming very brittle in these arctic conditions.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity observed in the forecast area.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Light to moderate variable winds are producing soft slabs on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features primarily in the alpine.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

This weak layer exists below a strong mid-pack at treeline and sub-alpine elevations. Large loads such as a cornice collapse or surface slides could still possibly trigger this deep persistent weakness.

Carefully evaluate and use caution around thin snowpack areas.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2