Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 29 – 30, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    35cm of new snow has fallen since November 26th above 1,700m. Steady rain fell below 1400m on Sunday. Cooler temperatures in the past 24hrs are strengthening the snowpack. Winds at elevation are adding to the slab condition.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–4
    In the Icefields area several size 2 and 3 avalanches have been observed failing to ground in the past 24hrs.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Tuesday

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