Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 2 – 3, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Natural avalanche activity has dropped off, but cornices have built to substantial size from recent loading and warm temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Moderate winds and warm temperatures have formed hard slabs in all wind-exposed areas.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    This facetted weak layer would most easily be triggered in shallow snowpack areas at tree line and above.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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