Bollettino valanghe

Jasper

Feb 23 – 24, 2013Parks Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Sat
Sun
Alta quota
3 · Marcato
Limite del bosco
2 · Moderato
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole

In sintesi

If we get more snow than is forecast, the danger rating will increase. Assess wind-loading patterns carefully.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Unlikely - Possible
    Dimensione
    1–3
    Saturday's 20cm of snow has evolved into a variable windslab and appears to be bonding well. It sits on a variety of surfaces such as previously hard slab and sastrugi.
  • Storm Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible - Likely
    Dimensione
    1–3
    With the potential of this new snow load and winds Friday evening, expect increase in activity until has had few days to stabilize. 

Weather Forecast

Friday evening may bring 10-20cm (10mm water equivalency), possibly more with local influences but precipitation amounts are uncertain. There is more confidence in severe SW alpine winds with brisk winds at treeline. Front expected to dissipate Saturday a.m.. Saturday to Monday will have  flurries and seasonal temperatures.

Snowpack Summary

Variable windslabs exist in the alpine and treeline locations. They are bonding well. Expect a short lived storm snow instablity to form with the current system. Weak facets dominate low elevations. Solid midpack bridges basal facets treeline and alpine.

Avalanche Summary

No Patrol Friday. Thursday's Marmot Basin Portal creek patrol revealed no new avalanches. No Patrol on Wednesday.

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday

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