Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 8 – 9, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

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Moderate to strong W-SW winds overnight Tuesday are expected to build sensitive windslabs in the alpine and open treeline.

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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    A building hazard is expected overnight on Tuesday, with moderate to strong W-SW winds in the alpine and treeline creating windslabs that are sensitive to human triggering.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

    A variety of crusts with facets above and below exist at the bottom of the snowpack. These layers are going to be with us for a long time and pose a low probability, high consequence situation if triggered.

Weather Summary

Overnight Tuesday: Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. Temperature: Low -9 °C. Moderate to strong, W to SW ridgetop winds promoting intense transport.

Wednesday: Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries in the AM. Light to moderate westerly winds.

Thursday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Alpine temperature: Low -11 °C, High -7 °C. Light westerly winds.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.

Confidence

Moderate

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