Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 17th, 2011 4:00PM

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

mike eder, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Timing and amount of snowfall is uncertain in the forecast.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Sunday

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

basal facet collapses may occur with warmer temperatures at lower elevations

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3

Wind Slabs

windslabs forming near ridgetops and cross loaded gulleys.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 18th, 2011 4:00PM