Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 9th, 2013 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

garth lemke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Watch for pockets of windslabs in alpine gullies or steep, unsupported ridge top features.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Series of weak frontal systems to bring small amounts of snow.

Snowpack Summary

Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.

Avalanche Summary

A few pockets of windslabs releasing in steep alpine gullies have been noted. Winds will continue to develop this condition.Â

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Early season conditions exist. Not enough snow for skiing but some ice climbs are slowly forming. Be suspicious of wind-loaded pockets in gullies if going for that early season climb.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 10th, 2013 4:00PM