Bulletin d’avalanche

Jasper

Apr 13 – 14, 2015Parks Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Still winter here as more snow expected tomorrow morning. Strong winds have developed windslab conditions on lee aspects in the alpine. Monitor the incoming storm input for additional load. 

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Wind slabs have formed on lee slopes and cross loaded features at alpine and exposed tree line elevations.

  • Cornices

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible
    Taille
    1–2
    Cornice are large and ominous. Give them a wide berth whenever possible. Current winds will continue to build their mass.

Weather Forecast

A pulse of snow is expected Tuesday am but models are not agreeing to the precise amount. Could be 5-15cm depending on local influences. Winds will be light from NW. Freezing levels will be 1800m on Tuesday then a good freeze Tuesday night followed by cool temperatures on Wednesday. 

Snowpack Summary

15cm to 20cm of recent storm snow has been whipped up by moderate winds into a windslab condition. This rests on a supportive temperature crust which exists up to 2500m. Weak basal facets are bridged by a strong mid-pack in most areas at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

Three cornice failures were noted today. One initiated a size 2 slab on Parkers ridge. 

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

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