Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 24 – 25, 2016Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Good skiing in sheltered areas. Heads up for steep terrain that has been loaded by snow transport in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Be cautious of wind slab in immediate lee and cross-loaded terrain in the alpine.

Weather Forecast

Seasonal temperatures and no significant winds expected until Thursday night into Friday morning when ~5 to 15 cm is forecasted in the Icefields area with moderate south winds. 

Snowpack Summary

On lee slopes, windslab sits on top of a 5-10cm thick crust between roughly 2100m and 2600m. These slabs may be touchy in cross-loaded areas within the elevation band where the crust exists. Facets are present on top of this crust but the snow appears to be quite well bonded to this layer.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche patrol today.

Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Friday

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