Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 4 – 5, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Steep cross loaded or lee slopes are likely slab trigger zones. In the alpine the snowpack depth is highly variable. At tree line travel is good and the snowpack supportive.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Avalanche control produced several large ground releases yesterday. Recent winds have overloaded this layer.

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Confidence

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