Jasper

Problèmes avalancheux

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  Wind Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Likely - Very Likely

  Taille

  1–3

  Gusty and variable winds have formed wind slabs on all aspects at upper elevations, especially in exposed areas. Field teams observed widespread whumphing and shooting cracks while traveling in simple terrain today - two good signs of instability.
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  Storm Slabs

  N

  NE

  E

  SE

  S

  SW

  W

  NW

  • Alpin
  • Limite forestière
  • Sous la limite forestière

  Probabilité

  Likely - Very Likely

  Taille

  2–4

  20-35cm of new snow is expected to fall in the Columbia Icefields Area by early Sunday morning, accompanied by strong winds. This will produce widespread storm slabs that will be easily triggered by light loads.