Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 23 – 24, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    The alpine is mostly blown bare with hard windslabs and loaded lee slopes that can be easily identified and avoided. Windslabs are present in lee features at Treeline.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Basal facet collapses are still being noted below midpack bridging layers. Shallow snowpack areas and rocky outcrops are likely trigger locations.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable on Friday

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