Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 2 – 3, 2012Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
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Highlights

Recent size 1.5-2 avalanches were noted at higher elevations from Oct 29 storm. Be cognizant of any anomalies as snowpack coverage is highly variable.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Early season snowpack is variable from 40cm up to 1m in windloaded alpine areas. Isolated wind slabs are possible in lee terrain mainly in the alpine. Early season conditions exist with below threshold values at lower elevations.

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Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

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