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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 14th, 2020–Jan 15th, 2020

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Slow progression toward tolerable temperatures beginning today (Wednesday).

Caution is advised if you plan to venture out Ice Climbing; pillars and daggers will be extremely brittle in these cold temperatures.

Weather Forecast

The arctic air will continue to dominate the weather until Friday. A gradual warming trend will commence on Wednesday with the possibility of very light precip on Thursday. The CAA's Mountain Weather forecast now includes a more specific Alberta Rockies synopsis.

Snowpack Summary

Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Numerous avalanches were observed throughout the region that failed to ground. Activity has tapered off but may be waiting for the human trigger.

Use caution on open slopes and convex rolls
Be aware of thin areas that may propogate to deeper instabilites.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3