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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 5th, 2021–Feb 6th, 2021

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Excellent skiing can be found at tree line and below. Be cautious of newly formed wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line features.

Weather Forecast

Light to moderate NW winds overnight. Cloudy with a few flurries (4cm) and light ridge top winds on on Saturday. Partly cloudy, light north winds and dropping temperatures ( low of -27C) on Sunday.

Snowpack Summary

Recent HST (40-60cm) is forming wind slabs in the alpine and exposed tree line. This new snow overlies previous surface facetting, surface hoar and wind affected snow depending on the location. A well settled mid-pack, except in areas with a shallow snowpack, can be found throughout the forecast region. Variable HS (90-200cm) throughout the area.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed today, but no road patrol to the south area of the park.

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Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Light to moderate NW winds overnight may result in reverse loading. Watch for newly formed wind slabs on all aspects in the alpine and in open, exposed tree line features.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2