Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 21 – 22, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Slow warming trend should allow the snowpack to adjust, but cornice failure could still occur in the high alpine. Flurries are not expected to bring much snow to the forecast area.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    additional windslabs will develop on lee aspects from moderate SW winds

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–4
    This layer could be triggered by large cornice collapses as they respond to the gradual warming trend through the weekend

Snowpack Summary

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

Regions covered