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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 23rd, 2015–Nov 24th, 2015
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

More low density snow to 10 cm expected overnight. Still early season conditions  with rocks and rhubarb poking through. Careful at ridge-tops with a shallow snowpack.

Weather Forecast

The snow started Monday afternoon and up to 10cm is expected  and ending Tuesday. Winds shifting Northerly mid-storm and temperatures dropping. It will be clear skies, cold overnight temperatures, and Northeasterly winds the remainder of the week.

Snowpack Summary

Field observations in the Parkers area found snow depths vary between 10 to 140 cm. Where significant loading has occurred the snow remains stubborn and does not want to propagate. A further 10cm is forecast overnight is coming in with moderate winds.

Avalanche Summary

Limited observations today due to cloud cover. Increased avalanche activity suspected to increase after this latest pulse.

Confidence

Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Previous strong to moderate winds have formed wind slabs on cross-loaded and lee aspect slopes. They remain stubborn to trigger as no significant sliding layer exists underneath them.
Early season hazards such as rocks, trees and stumps are still visible.Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3