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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 2nd, 2018–Dec 3rd, 2018

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

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.

Seasonal daytime temperatures with cold nights. No new snow in the forecast.

Weather Forecast

Light NE winds and a mix of sun and cloud. Seasonal daytime temperatures near -10, with cold (good ice building temps) nights. Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada

Snowpack Summary

Alpine heavily wind affected. The October 25 crust, found 40cm off the ground in most places, has not produced any recent avalanche reports or noted activity in the region.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed or reported. Remember to share the conditions found on your trip this weekend with Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Information Network

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Although currently dormant, it would be wise to assess the strength of the interfaces above & below the October 25 crust before entering committing lines. This layer exists on most skiable slopes.

Ride slopes one at a time and spot for your partners from safe locations.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2