Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 17 – 18, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

strong winds from SW and shifting to NW by Sunday have increased avalanche danger. Warmer temperatures are expected at lower elevations.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    windslabs may become reactive with additional snowload on high alpine ridge crests

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    basal facet collapses may occur with warmer temperatures at lower elevations

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

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

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