Bollettino valanghe

Jasper

Jan 1 – 2, 2015Parks Canada
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Archiviato · scaduto 12 years ago

Pericolo valanghe

Thu
Fri
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

2015 is starting off promising with a forecast of 15-20 cm of snow through the weekend.  Happy New Year Everyone!!!! 

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2
    Northerly winds reverse loading cross-loaded gulley features and South sides of ridge crests.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–3
    This weak layer exists below a strong mid-pack at treeline and sub-alpine elevations. Large loads such as a cornice collapse could trigger this deep persistent weakness. The cold temperatures will be having a facetting effect on shallow locations.

Weather Forecast

Expecting a New Year's snowfall to start late into the afternoon on Thursday. Models all agree at close to 20cm to to fall over the weekend. Good skiing reported in north aspects.

Snowpack Summary

A Shallow low density upper snowpack sits on a strong, supportive mid-pack which is bridging a weaker facet base.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity reported in the forecast area.

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday

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