Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 7 – 8, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Strong winds are redistributing snow into slabs on sheltered aspects and cross loaded features in the alpine.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Natural and human triggering is unlikely but it is still a good practice to avoid steep, open, rocky slopes with a shallow snowpack.

Weather Forecast

Cloudy with a chance of flurries overnight and into tomorrow morning, then clearing for the weekend.  The long range forecast is indicating warmer temps and higher freezing levels.

Snowpack Summary

A supportive mid pack consisting of rounded and facetted layers is bridging the weak depth hoar/facet layers that make up the lower snowpack. Some wind slabs are developing in sheltered alpine locations.

Avalanche Summary

Field teams skiing in the Hilda /Parker zones reported no new avalanches.

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Monday

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