Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 10 – 11, 2013Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Watch for pockets of windslabs in alpine gullies or steep, unsupported ridge top features.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.

Weather Forecast

Series of weak frontal systems to bring small amounts of snow.

Snowpack Summary

Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.

Avalanche Summary

A few pockets of windslabs releasing in steep alpine gullies have been noted. Winds will continue to develop this condition. 

Confidence

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