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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 12th, 2017–Dec 13th, 2017

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Jasper.

The deeper instabilities are significant and should remain a part of your decision making. Quality observations, and significant weather swings with little avalanche activity has inspired confidence in the snowpack.

Weather Forecast

Slight cooling trend through to Thursday with freezing levels at valley bottom. No precipitation expected. Light South-South West winds in the alpine.

Snowpack Summary

There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches observed or reported

Confidence

The weather pattern is stable

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Heavy loads , like natural cornice releases might trigger this deep instability.

Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices which could trigger the deep persistent slab.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 2 - 3