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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 2nd, 2015–Dec 3rd, 2015

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Jasper.

Hoping for snow over the next couple of days. If not, the ice climbing climbing is in full swing.

Weather Forecast

Generally unsettled weather for the next several days. Up to 10 cm forecasted , but it will come in with moderate winds from the south. Just below zero temps are expected.

Snowpack Summary

Warming trend at tree line and below is settling snowpack. Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity reported or observed

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Previous winds had formed wind slabs on isolated terrain like contained gulley features in upper elevations at TL and above. They are proving to be fairly stubborn with little if any propagation.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2