Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Mar 27 – 28, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

5-10cm is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday with seasonally warm temperatures. This will likely improve overall ski quality. Natural activity is reduced but stay vigilant especially on large committing terrain features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Steady moderate Southwest winds continue to build windslabs and cornices on Northerly aspects. Natural activity is reduced with this problem but be vigilant with shallow spots or large cornice failures being possible triggers.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–4
    The buried surface hoar layer 50-120cm down remains a concern in areas that have not avalanched. Whumphing is still being observed on North shaded glades below treeline. Be cautious of this layer as triggering it would be high consequence.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Cloud cover today reduced daytime heating but anytime the sun pokes out, loose wet avalanche activity will increase. Expect this activity originating from steep S or W aspect rock bluffs or gullies starting mid afternoon.

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