Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 20th, 2011 4:00PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.

mike eder, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

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

Problems

Wind Slabs

Natural activity is expected to increase in the short term as the snowpack adjusts to the temperature change.

Aspects: North, North East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Persistent Slabs

With the arrival of forecasted warm temperatures, the potential for large avalanches sliding on early season weaknesses will increase.

Aspects: North, North East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Nov 21st, 2011 4:00PM