Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 29 – 30, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Be prepared for the weather as one would say. Clear skies and fairly cold temperatures are forecast for the next while.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Be suspicious of wind slabs in the immediate lee from the recent north and easterly 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

High pressure system with cool temperatures and clear skies will remain in place with the exception of saturday with a slight warming trend to an alpine high of -8. The winds are forecast to remain light at all elevations. For more details: Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Weather Forecast.

Snowpack Summary

Some surface faceting of the recent 30cm of low density snow in the ice fields area. (less in Jasper town area) Previous 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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