Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 5 – 6, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Light to moderate variable winds are producing soft slabs on sheltered slopes and cross loaded features.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    This weak layer exists below a strong mid-pack at treeline and sub-alpine elevations. Large loads such as a cornice collapse or surface slides could still possibly trigger this deep persistent weakness.

Weather Forecast

Arctic blast is starting to abate with a return to more moderate temperatures and snow showers throughout the week.

Snowpack Summary

Mid pack carrying well for skiing. Exposed alpine features scoured of snow. Ice becoming very brittle in these arctic conditions.

Avalanche Summary

The debris of a size one slab avalanche observed in the Winston Churchill Range which ran on a steep west facing aspect in the last 24 hours.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Monday

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