Bollettino valanghe

Jasper

Feb 7 – 8, 2015Parks Canada
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Archiviato · scaduto 12 years ago

Pericolo valanghe

Sat
Sun
Alta quota
5 · Molto forte
Limite del bosco
4 · Forte
Sotto il limite
4 · Forte
Apri la mappa completa

In sintesi

The avalanche hazard is Extreme.  The Maligne Road and Icefields Parkway are closed.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Very Likely
    Dimensione
    1–4
    The Jan 30th interface has proven reactive with light inputs of new snow. This new storm will only continue to overload that layer. Also, treat recently re-loaded bed surfaces with caution as this layer will not go away easily.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Likely
    Dimensione
    1–4
    This layer remains a concern in isolated areas above treeline and may be triggered by large loads such as cornices, surface slides or from shallow areas by skiers. The entire snowpack throughout the forecast region is sitting on 20cm of depth hoar.

Weather Forecast

An additional 30 mm of precipitation expected through Saturday with continued strong South winds.  Storm will tapper on Sunday with continued light precipitation on Monday.

Snowpack Summary

40 to 60 cm of storm snow has fallen with rain at lower elevations.  This new snow is sitting on surface hoar and/or Jan rain crust. Strong S winds are forming slabs on all lee aspects, cross loaded features and open areas.

Avalanche Summary

Currently experiencing an avalanche cycle at all elevations.

Confidence

on Saturday

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