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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 20th, 2015–Jan 21st, 2015
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

The 'drought' continues with mild temperatures forecast for the end of the week.

Weather Forecast

Temperatures are forecast to rise into the weekend which is likely lead to an increased risk of solar triggered slides.

Snowpack Summary

A highly variable snowpack exists throughout the forecasting region. Moderate westerly ridge top winds are redistributing snow and creating wind slabs on north through east aspects.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches were reported today.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate winds continue to redistribute snow creating wind slabs on lee aspects and cross loaded features.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

The weak layer of surface hoar and facets from December can still be found and may become susceptible to triggering with more snow loading.
Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2