Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 1 – 2, 2014Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
      Avalanches on this layer have potential to step down to weaker basal layers resulting in large slides. 

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    Several avalanches have been observed on this layer. Wind loaded slopes should be carefully evaluated.

Weather Forecast

Scattered flurries and light westerly and south westerly winds are expected into tomorrow. 

Snowpack Summary

Wind slab conditions exist on lee features at all elevations.  The snowpack is characteristic of early season conditions, with a weak structure and highly variable distribution.

Avalanche Summary

Several new slab avalanches were observed on cross loaded features at tree line and above.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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