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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 25th, 2015–Nov 26th, 2015

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Cold and clear for the next few days - dress warm and enjoy the blue skies.

Weather Forecast

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

Snowpack Summary

Good snow amounts for November, slightly higher than usual. The last few days have had some shifting wind patterns and there may be isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Previous strong to moderate winds and recent North winds may have formed wind slabs on isolated terrain features at upper elevations. Ice climbers should be aware of this on exposed ledges.

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

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2