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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 24th, 2018–Nov 25th, 2018
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

A holding pattern in the forecast will provide little change in the current snow conditions.Good turns can still be found on sheltered lee slopes.

Weather Forecast

Light amounts of snow forecasted for Monday, Tuesday. Temperatures will gradually rise through the week ranging from -10 to -4. Winds will remain in the Light to Moderate rang. Click here for the Avalanche Canada mountain weather forecast. No new snow is expected on Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

10-15cm of low density snow sits over a firm mid pack consisting mainly of facets. The primary layer of concern in the snowpack continues to be the October 25 crust. This crust is most prevalent in deeper snowpack areas predominately on N-NE lee features. Faceting above and below this layer continue to weaken the lower snowpack.

Avalanche Summary

Road patrol on 93N Saturday reported no new avalanche activity.

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Assume all skiable slopes have this crust, and assess the strength of the interface before jumping into any committing lines. See forecast details for more info on this layer.
Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5