Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 20 – 21, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Conditions should be status quo until more snow arrives. A pulse of precipitation and winds may arrive Tuesday evening. Amounts are uncertain.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2
    A surface hoar layer is buried 2-10cm. Flurries with light-moderate winds are forecast now until Wednesday which will incrementally bury it deeper. The danger rating will increase once critical load achieved. Monitor this situation as it develops.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2–4
    Conditions are generally stable but be cognisant of slopes threatened by large triggers such as overhead cornices on steep unsupported alpine features.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

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