Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 9 – 10, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Highlights

Careful observation and conservative route finding will be required for any travel into the back-country Sunday. Maligne Lake road is closed and travel on Hwy 93 North is not recommended.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Wind slabs more prevalent in the Ice Fields area where moderate SW winds and mild temps have created touchy slab properties in all open areas.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Storm snow showing dangerous slab properties, use extra caution when entering steep open areas.

Weather Forecast

Westerly wind and snowfall amounting to 10-15cms forecasted for Saturday overnight.

Snowpack Summary

35cm of storm snow settling rapidly and beginning to slab up with the warmer temperatures and wind; which was packing a punch in the Ice fields area Saturday. From the top down, snowpack has an upside down feeling to it right now, with the warm heavier snow on top and the cooler below. Lots of snowballing and loose slides seen below tree line.

Avalanche Summary

Snowballing and pinwheels observed at roadside but limited visibility above. Snowline at 1500m, rain below and a highly variable freezing level observed on the parkway today.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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