Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    avalanche control in the parkers ridge area produced size 2 avalanches 30 - 60cm deep running on old snow.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    This facetted weak layer is most easily detected in shallow snowpack areas at tree line and above. Warm afternoon temperatures below treeline may still produce avalanches on steep slopes in creekbeds

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Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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