Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 26th, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

max darrah, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Cold and clear, enjoy the blue skies.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Cool temps expected throughout the week, with clear skies and no new precipitation. Winds chilly and light from the North. Slightly warmer temperatures expected for the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Recent cold temperatures are weakening the snowpack. Isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline. Alpine is scoured in many places, leaving dirt, rock or shallow snow cover. Surface hoar formation and faceting is expected to be widespread.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Problems

Wind Slabs

North winds have formed wind slabs on isolated terrain features at upper elevations. Ice climbers should be aware of this on exposed ledges.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 27th, 2015 4:00PM