Bulletin d’avalanche

Jasper

Jan 7 – 8, 2018Parks Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Mon
Tue
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Weak, unconsolidated snow will sluff underfoot in steep terrain. Be cautious as these loose dry avalanches can quickly build mass.Snow in the short range forecast should bring a welcome refresh to the region.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Be aware of steep gully features that may be loaded enough to release a small slab.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Main concern is for weak, unconsolidated snow on steep rocky features as well as areas in the alpine where a small sluff can build mass.

Weather Forecast

Steady, seasonally mild temps in the -5 to -10 degree range. Generally light SW winds; gusting at ridge tops. Trace amounts of snow over night and through the day Sunday, continuing into the beginning of the week and accumulating to as much as 10 to 15cm by Tuesday.

Snowpack Summary

Multiple crusts still present, hiding below weak and faceted snow. Isolated pockets of wind slab above treeline. The midpack is generally supportive at treeline and into the alpine.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Sunday

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