Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 4 – 5, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Good travel, clear skies, and generally safe avalanche conditions if you are willing to brave the chilly temperatures.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Up to 15cm of recent snowfall and winds from the north have created reverse loading in the alpine.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3

Weather Forecast

Gradual warming trend throughout the week, reaching highs of -5C by Friday. Light snowfall later in the week. Winds moderate and chilly out of the NW for the next few days.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 15cm of new snow fell in the forecast region in the past 48hrs. Under the new snow a variably supportive crust is present on solar aspects up to 2500m. A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today. Limited observations.

Confidence

Regions covered