Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 28 – 29, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Avalanche control is scheduled on the Icefields Parkway on Monday. Expect traffic delays.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Moderate to strong SW winds continue to redistribute recent storm snow at treeline and in the alpine. More snow is expected over the weekend. Winds are forecasted to ease somewhat but continue to watch for wind loading at treeline and above.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3
    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.

Weather Forecast

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Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain

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