Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 7 – 8, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Ice conditions continually improving. Sadly, the same cold temps expediting widespread, top-down, weakening of the snowpack due to the intensive, moisture sucking, facetting process.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–2
    Although currently dormant, it would be wise to assess the strength of the interfaces above & below the October 25 crust before entering committing lines. This layer exists on most skiable slopes.

Weather Forecast

Another beautiful sunny weekend coming in the forecast. No new precip. Alpine temperature, high -7 °C with light west. ridge top winds.Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada

Snowpack Summary

The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed or reported. Remember to share the conditions found on your trip this weekend with Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Information Network

Confidence

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