Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 28 – 29, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Be prepared for the weather as one would say. Northerly winds and cold temperatures are forecast for the next while.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Suspect reverse loading and windslabs in the immediate lee from the recent north winds.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    Recent low density snow sitting on a variety of surfaces may be a problem in steep terrain such as gully features above ice climbs.

Weather Forecast

Arctic high pressure system. Cold north and easterly winds with clear skies will remain in place most of the week. For more details: Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Weather Forecast.

Snowpack Summary

30cm of low density snow fell since Saturday in the ice fields area, with less in the Jasper town area. Recent reverse loading may have created wind slabs in the immediate lee in the alpine. This new snow is sitting on a variety of surfaces from wind scoured in the alpine to preserved surface hoar in the protected treeline features. 

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed or reported. No field observations for several days. 

Confidence

Due to the number of field observations

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