Jasper

Avalanche problems

• 

  Loose Dry

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Unlikely

  Size

  1–2

  Light snowfall has buried a surface hoar layer. It is not currently a concern for large avalanches, but will become a problem when buried by the next storm.
• 

  Deep Persistent Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpine
  • Treeline
  • Below treeline

  Likelihood

  Unlikely

  Size

  2–4

  Cornice failure could trigger this layer on steep, unsupported NE aspect slopes. A skier or climber could still trigger this slab from a shallow spot in the snowpack on steep NE aspects.