Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Dec 12 – 13, 2017Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Though the deeper instabilities remain in the back of our minds,  quality observations and significant weather swings with little avalanche activity have inspired confidence in the snowpack.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2–3
    Heavy loads , like  natural cornice releases might trigger this deep instability.

Weather Forecast

Cooling trend trend till thursday with freezing levels at valley bottom, No precipitation expected. Light South-South West winds in the alpine.

Snowpack Summary

There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween Oct 31 crust sits in the lower half snowpack with faceted crystals above and below between  2200 - 2900m.

Avalanche Summary

Highway 93 patrol. No avalanches reported.

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

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