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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 25th, 2019–Dec 26th, 2019

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

Light winds and cold temps is keeping the riding luscious and creamy.

Weather Forecast

A ridge of high pressure over the eastern Rockies should keep skies relatively clear over the region. A mix of sun and cloud with very little precipitation forecasted in the near future. Alpine temperatures to remain cool with highs of -11 C, light southwest winds.

CAA's Mountain Weather Forecast for more specific details

Snowpack Summary

45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

New snow has stuck to and accumulated on all features, heavy sluffing remains a problem for both riders and climbers

Use caution above ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
If triggered dry loose point releases can form deeper deposits in terrain traps.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2