Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 1 – 2, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Cautious route finding is still recommended as you poke into more committing terrain. Despite the cold weather forecast - pleasant conditions can be found in the sun.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Strong northerly winds have redistributed snow onto isolated locations at treeline and alpine elevations.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    This layer is now bridged by a strong mid and upper snowpack but could still be triggered from shallow or rocky terrain.

Weather Forecast

Cold conditions with no new snow in the forecast. Some drifting in exposed alpine elevations is likely in moderate to strong northerly winds.

Snowpack Summary

Previous wind slabs are providing bridging strength over a weak basal facet layer at treeline and alpine elevations. Extensive scouring of the snowpack has occurred in the high alpine. Reasonable ski conditions can be found in sheltered features at treeline and below.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed today.

Confidence

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