Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 20 – 21, 2011Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–3
    Slopes below ridge lines and on cross loaded features between 2600 and 2900m have produced natural avalanches in the past 48 hours.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Slabs created by previous Moderate W to NW winds overlay weak basal facets. A large load (surface avalanche, numerous skiers on the slope) could trigger this layer.

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Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Timing of incoming weather systems is uncertain

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