Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 3 – 4, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Ice climbers be aware of fragile pillars with the recent cold temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Up to 15cm of recent snowfall and winds from the north have created reverse loading in the alpine.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3

Weather Forecast

Temperatures will drop down to -30 in the forecast region overnight and into tomorrow morning with light to moderate north winds. Sunny skies will result in warmer temperatures throughout the day. By Wednesday the forecasted temperatures are expected to return to seasonal normals. No snow in the forecast.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15cm of new snow fell in the forecast region in the past 24h. Under the new snow a variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today. Limited observations.

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

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