Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 18th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

landon shepherd, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Cold temperatures will keep things locked down for at least one more day.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

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

Problems

Wind Slabs

North winds have eased, but windslabs are now present on a broad range of aspects in lee and catchment features.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Deep Persistent Slabs

Large loads like an windslab release, multiple skiers, or a cornice failure are potential triggers for a basal facet collapse.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Jan 19th, 2012 4:00PM