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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 23rd, 2016–Nov 24th, 2016
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.

Good skiing in sheltered areas. Heads up for steep terrain that has been loaded by snow transport in the alpine.

Weather Forecast

Seasonal temperatures and no significant winds expected until Thursday night into Friday morning when ~5 to 15 cm is forecasted in the Icefields area with moderate south winds. 

Snowpack Summary

On lee slopes, windslab sits on top of a 5-10cm thick crust between roughly 2100m and 2600m. These slabs may be touchy in cross-loaded areas within the elevation band where the crust exists. Facets are present on top of this crust but the snow appears to be quite well bonded to this layer.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche patrol today.

Confidence

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

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Be cautious of wind slab in immediate lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine.
Use caution in lee and cross-loaded areas. Recent wind loading has created new wind slabs.Be cautious of buried obstacles in shallow snowpack areas.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3