Bulletin d’avalanche

Jasper

Mar 4 – 5, 2022
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Danger d’avalanche

Sat
Sun
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Up to 35cm of new snow in some areas around Parkers Ridge. Great skiing to be had. There is a lot of snow available for transport if the winds pick up, heads up for developing wind slabs. Be aware of new slab formation as the storm snow settles.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2

    Light winds and warm temps have created a soft wind slab in the lee slopes.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2

    Avoid ice climbs that are exposed to steep rocky terrain.

Weather Forecast

Friday

A mix of sun and cloud.

Precipitation: Nil.

Alpine temperature: High -8 °C.

Ridge wind northeast: 10-25 km/h.

Freezing level at valley bottom.

Saturday

Cloudy with sunny periods.

Precipitation: Nil.

Alpine temperature: Low -12 °C, High -7 °C.

Ridge wind light to 15 km/h.

Freezing level at valley bottom.

Snowpack Summary

Parkers Ridge Area has received up to 35 cm of new snow in the past 4 days, this snow was accompanied by light winds and warm temps. A crust below the top 25-40cm of snow is decomposing and can be found below 2500m on south aspects. There is a weak facet snow layer at the bottom of the snowpack, this is widespread throughout the park.

Avalanche Summary

Jasper Visitor Safety preformed avalanche control on Thursday in the Parkers Ridge zone. Explosives control produced a few slab avalanches up to size 2 on east aspects. No new natural avalanches observed.

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