Opal Hills is a sub-range of the Queen Elizabeth Ranges in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. There is an 8.2 km (5.1 mi) hiking trail.

Opal Hills
Opal Hills seen from Bald Hills
Highest point
PeakOpal Peak
Elevation2,840 m (9,320 ft)
Coordinates52°45′18″N 117°35′51″W / 52.75500°N 117.59750°W / 52.75500; -117.59750
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
Parent rangeQueen Elizabeth Ranges
Canadian Rockies

Climate

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Based on the Köppen climate classification, the Opal Hills are located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[1] Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C.

References

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  1. ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. ISSN 1027-5606.
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