Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 2 – 3, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Significant snowfall on the weekend, combined with moderate winds will increase the avalanche danger as it will load the buried surface hoar layer to a critical level.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Open alpine slopes on Northeast to South aspects may have wind slabs that are sitting on the Valentine's Day surface hoar.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday

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