Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 25 – 26, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

20 cm of snow is expected overnight. If more than this falls, the avalanche hazard will rise to Considerable in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Wind slab up to 30 cm thick continue to develop on lee slopes and terrain features. Another 20 cm of snow may fall Tuesday night with continued SW winds. Expect these new slabs to be easy to trigger.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–4
    All though few and far between, large avalanches continue to be observed by large loads (large cornice fall) on this layer. Corniced steep slopes on rocky terrain should be avoided.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Wednesday

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