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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Nov 27th, 2025–Nov 28th, 2025

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Jasper, Brazeau, Churchill, Cirrus-Wilson, Fryatt, Icefields, Maligne, Marmot, Miette Lake, Pyramid.

Carefully identify and evaluate wind loaded terrain when travelling in the alpine.

The recent storm snow has settled nicely, and with lighter winds there’s still some fantastic skiing to be found out there.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No road patrol was completed today.

We received a report of a large avalanche on the NE slopes of Snowdome, though the exact timing is unknown.

On Sunday, the Icefields team observed numerous loose dry avalanches up to size 1.5. They also noted a size 2 slab avalanche in the fan of a couloir on Snowdome.

Snowpack Summary

The previous 40 cm of storm snow remains light but is settling well.

Previous moderate southwesterly winds have created windslabs in the alpine.

The mid pack generally consists of firm windpressed snow from earlier wind events. Snow cover in the alpine varies greatly, with some areas blown free of snow, while other areas are filled in. Below 2200m a 2cm crust is present halfway down the snowpack from November 10.

Weather Summary

Friday

Sunny with cloudy periods. Alpine high -13 °C. Ridge wind light to 20 km/h. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Saturday

Sunny with high of -10 °C in the alpine. Light ridge wind. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Sunday

A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries. Precipitation: Trace. Alpine temperature: Low -11 °C, High -10 °C. Light ridge wind. Freezing level at valley bottom.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.