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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 30th, 2018–Dec 1st, 2018
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

Little change in the present snowpack condition expected for the foreseeable future.

Weather Forecast

Saturday: Cloudy with sunny periods. Some isolated flurries. Alpine temperature: High -9 °C. Ridge wind, light northeast Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada

Snowpack Summary

Previous strong SW winds have left the Alpine heavily wind affected. The October 25 crust, found 40cm off the ground in most places, has not produced any recent avalanche reports or noted activity in the region.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed or reported. Remember to share the conditions found on your trip this weekend with Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Information Network

Confidence

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Previous strong winds have left widely scoured surfaces with pockets of hard windslab.
Watch for areas of hard wind slab in steep alpine features.Be alert to slab conditions that change with elevation.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5

Deep Persistent Slabs

Although currently dormant, it would be wise to assess the strength of the interfaces above & below the October 25 crust before entering committing lines. This layer exists on most skiable slopes.
Ride slopes one at a time and spot for your partners from safe locations.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2