Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 18 – 19, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

High temperature of -31 in the Icefields area on January 17th, cooler tomorrow, so dress appropriately for your objectives.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Moderate Northerly winds continued to reverse load lee features, and new wind slabs will bond poorly with cold temperatures.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–4
    Large loads like an windslab release, multiple skiers, or a cornice failure are potential triggers for a basal facet collapse.

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Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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