Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 25th, 2012 4:23PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

steve blake, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Strong winds continue to dominate the snow distribution in the alpine. Excellent travel conditions and good quality skiing can be found at tree line and below.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Wind effect is extremely variable

Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate to strong SW winds continue to strip leeward areas and build stiff wind slabs on lee features at treeline and in the alpine. Snow is expected to taper off Wednesday night but westerly winds will continue to redistribute the storm snow.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Deep Persistent Slabs

This facetted weak layer is most easily detected in shallow snowpack areas at tree line and above. Steep rocky alpine faces still seem to produce avalanches on this layer although these observations are infrequent.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Valid until: Jan 26th, 2012 4:00PM