Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Jan 16 – 17, 2020Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Traces of new snow and a general warming trend leading into the weekend.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–3

    The strength of the bridging over the basal weakness will determine it's sensitivity to triggers. Deep penetrating cold has weakened shallow areas and may be more susceptible to triggering and propagation.

Weather Forecast

The arctic air remain dominate as a series of low pressure systems from the south bring light flurries to our region. A "warming", (aka: warmer than lately) trend is moving into the region as we approach the weekend.

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Snowpack Summary

Surface faceting at all elevations. Weakening midpack comprised of mixed forms and facets, bridging basal facets and DH. HS Average at TL: ~150cm.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Regions covered