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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 1st, 2011–Dec 2nd, 2011
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

Highway 93 closed from Saskatchewan Crossing to Jasper until mid afternoon Friday.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Wind effect is extremely variable

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Large ground release at Parker Ridge today.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Very Likely

Expected Size: 2 - 4

Wind Slabs

Steep cross loaded or lee slopes ware likely slab trigger zones. In the alpine the snowpack depth is highly variable. At tree line travel is good and the snowpack supportive.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3