Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 12 – 13, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Windslabs and variable snow depths will be found at and above treeline. Trail breaking on skis is generally easy at all elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    A return to seasonal temperatures and light winds should allow windslabs to begin to bond with the older snow surface. Skier triggering is still possible on lenses of windslab.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–4
    Large avalanches could occur where smaller avalanches or cornice failures trigger a collapse in deep basal facets. A strong midpack is bridging this layer, except near wind exposed terrain.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable on Thursday

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