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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 2nd, 2012–Nov 3rd, 2012
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Jasper.

Recent size 1.5-2 avalanches were noted at higher elevations from Oct 29 storm. Be cognizant of any anomalies as snowpack coverage is highly variable.

Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Summary

Confidence

Due to the number and quality of field observations

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Early season snowpack is variable from 40cm up to 1m in windloaded alpine areas. Isolated wind slabs are possible in lee terrain mainly in the alpine. Early season conditions exist with below threshold values at lower elevations.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2