Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 25 – 26, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

A significant amount of storm snow hit the region.

In many areas, the storm snow remains uncohesive and light with minimal slab development over the new interface.

Have a safe, fun, cold smoke, blower Christmas everyone!

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    A significant amount of snow has accumulated on all features

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

    Surprising little avalanche activity on this layer.

Weather Forecast

Broken skies and calm winds continue through the region. Cold daytime temperatures floating around -12.

Go to CAA's Mountain Weather Forecast for more specific details

Snowpack Summary

45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Regions covered