Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 27 – 28, 2015Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Cold and clear, enjoy the blue skies.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    North winds have formed wind slabs on isolated terrain features at upper elevations. Ice climbers should be aware of this on exposed ledges.

Weather Forecast

Cool temps expected throughout the week, with clear skies and no new precipitation. Winds chilly and light from the North. Slightly warmer temperatures expected for the weekend.

Snowpack Summary

Recent cold temperatures are weakening the snowpack. Isolated pockets of windslab in exposed areas above treeline. Alpine is scoured in many places, leaving dirt, rock or shallow snow cover. Surface hoar formation and faceting is expected to be widespread.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported.

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

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