Avalanche forecast

Jasper

Nov 25 – 26, 2016Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Like lipstick on a Pig, the incoming storm snow will bury early season hazards at lower elevations and build onto the wind slab tree line and above.

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

10-25cm forecasted for the Icefields Parkway Thursday night and into Friday, which will be accompanied by moderate south winds. The weekend will bring scattered flurries, light winds with mainly cloudy skies.

Snowpack Summary

On lee slopes, wind slab 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 the crust and will be the layer to watch with the incoming storm snow.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Confidence

Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday

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