Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 3 – 4, 2017Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Light snow forecasted into the weekend.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Big open features, cross-loaded gulleys and ice climbs below significant overhead hazard should be treated cautiously.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Faceted snow is easily triggered and can grow quickly by entraining surrounding snow.

Weather Forecast

Snow in the forecast for the weekend starting in the late afternoon Friday. Cold temperatures will continue and initially calling for east winds shifting to north.

Snowpack Summary

Surface faceting and surface hoar development. Thin slabs developed by previous strong SW winds loaded lee alpine slopes.  Poor bonding between new and old slab. Mid-pack and below weak and faceted with depth hoar to ground.

Avalanche Summary

Road report of 2 x size 1.5, North and west aspects, alpine elevation. 

Confidence

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