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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 2nd, 2023–Dec 3rd, 2023
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
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season
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
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
Early Season
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be early season

Regions: Churchill, Fryatt, Jasper, Maligne, Marmot, Miette Lake, Pyramid.

Higher elevations could see the development of reactive wind slabs over the next couple days. Be very cautious in, or below, areas with enough snow to avalanche.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity has been observed in this region in the past week.

Snowpack Summary

There is surface hoar up to 10mm in sheltered areas, and a thin sun crust on south and west aspects. The snowpack at tree line is generally 20-30cm in depth, and very facetted and weak.

Weather Summary

A frontal system moving across the region on Sunday will bring 2-5cm of snow and strong SW winds at ridge top.

The Mountain Weather Forecast is available from Avalanche Canada https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
  • Fresh wind slabs will likely form throughout the day, diligently watch for changing conditions.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Forecast strong winds and light snow could lead to the development of reactive wind slabs in lee and cross loaded features.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5