Avalanche Forecast
Nov 23rd, 2011–Nov 24th, 2011
Alpine
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
4:
High
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be high
Below Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be considerable
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Alpine
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
Treeline
3:
Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
2:
Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
Regions: Jasper.
The Icefields Parkway and Maligne Lake Road are both closed due to poor driving conditions. Estimated time of opening noon on Thursday with low confidence.
Weather Forecast
Snowpack Summary
Avalanche Summary
Confidence
Due to the number and quality of field observations on Thursday
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Up to 50 cm of snow has fallen in the past 2 days. This snow is unstable and numerous natural and human triggered avalanches to size 3 have been observed on this layer on all aspects and at all elevations.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Very Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3