Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 12 – 13, 2016Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    The Nov crust is down 40-90cm and is beginning to facet out, and lose strength and cohesion. There has been recent activity on this layer and requires respect.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Cold temps promoting facetting of upper snow pack. Expect loose dry avalanches from steep terrain.

Weather Forecast

Alpine temperature to drop to -30C to start the week with light scattered flurries overnight, then slowly "warm" to -15C by mid-week. Winds to remain light Northwesterly. Clearing trend towards mid-week.

Snowpack Summary

Cold temps promoting faceting. Nov12 crust down 45 to 90cm and found between 2100-2600m on all aspects. Light snowfall may have buried recent surface hoar, particularly on sheltered North East aspects.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches reported or observed. Poor visibility on road patrol.

Confidence

Regions covered