Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 26 – 27, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Light winds and cold temps is keeping the riding luscious and creamy.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    New snow has stuck to and accumulated on all features, heavy sluffing remains a problem for both riders and climbers

Weather Forecast

A ridge of high pressure over the eastern Rockies should keep skies relatively clear over the region. A mix of sun and cloud with very little precipitation forecasted in the near future. Alpine temperatures to remain cool with highs of -11 C, light southwest winds.

CAA's Mountain Weather Forecast for more specific details

Snowpack Summary

45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Regions covered