Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 2 – 3, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Enjoy the stable weather and milder temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1

Snowpack Summary

8cm of low density snow now buries isolated pockets of wind slab in ALP areas sitting on an old snow interface of facets, sun crust, wind effect, or surface hoar. 3 crusts extend into the lower limits of the alpine and are sitting dormant in the snowpack, the upper crust is providing mid-pack strength over a weaker, rotted crust and facet crystals

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported.

Confidence

Weather Forecast

Next 3 days: Cloudy with sunny periods. Alpine temperature: Low -7 C, High -0 C. Light-moderate West winds. No snow expected.

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