Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 10 – 11, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

First major change in a month arrives Monday afternoon and overnight. Pay close attention to new snowfall accumulation, and watch for surface snow being blown into Wind Slabs.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5
    Fresh wind slabs will develop through the day on lee features from Strong-Extreme SW winds.

Weather Forecast

A front charging through BC brushes JNP Monday. Mon: Cloud thickening, snowfall forecast in PM, easing midnight (4-8cm). Treeline temperature steady near -9. Strong to Extreme SW alpine winds (Moderate rising Strong at treeline).Tues: Flurries, Light snowfall. Winds ease to to L NW. Treeline Low -10, High -7. Weds: Cool, calm, sun & cloud.

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack remains mainly dry and faceted. The mid pack is relatively strong for the region, and supportive to skis in most areas. Isolated surface hoar still exists at/below tree line, South of the Icefields. A thin sun crust has been observed below tree line on solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

A flight from the Saskatchewan River to Jasper observed a Size 2 cornice fall, not triggering any slab on the slopes below; and several recent, small, Loose dry avalanches on steep, South facing alpine slopes. One large Whumph on flat treeline terrain South of the icefields, on January 18 surface hoar, down 40cm.Share your day here, on the MIN!

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday

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