Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 17 – 18, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

A small 'refresh' (10cm of snow) is forecast for the Icefields area on Sunday :)

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Strong South Westerly winds are redistributing existing snow as slab onto sheltered aspects and cross loaded features.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    The weak layer of surface hoar and facets from December can still be found but are showing signs of settling out.

Weather Forecast

Up to 10cm of snow falling in light Southerly winds is forecast for the Columbia Icefields starting on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is highly variable throughout the forecast region. The snowpack continues to settle as a result of the warm temperatures. Some drifting and snow transport at higher elevations from moderate to strong south westerly winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed in the forecast region today.

Confidence

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