Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Feb 3 – 4, 2021
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Be patience and cautious with the storm snow. The whole snowpack will need a little time settle with the new load.

Ice climbers beware of the significant new load on benches and ledges.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

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

    Size and likelihood dependent on precip amounts. Previous surface faceting could make this problem more reactive.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    Likelihood and size dependent on wind effect and precip amounts

Snowpack Summary

Storm total of 30cm accumulated in the Icefields region. New snow over a mixed, facet interface to a strong mid-pack. Bond at the storm interface showing mixed results through the forecast region.

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche control team on the Icefields Parkway got good results on the storm interface with large explosives.

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