Unusually dangerous early season avalanche conditions are widespread at all elevations in many places in Jasper - use extreme caution if traveling in the mountains this weekend.
Lawinenprobleme
Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Possible
Größe
2–4
The recent storm snow sits on previous wind slabs on lee features and has the potential to produce large avalanches if triggered.
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Hochgebirge
Waldgrenze
Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
Wahrscheinlichkeit
Very Likely
Größe
1–3
Gusty and variable winds have formed storm slabs on all aspects at upper elevations, especially in exposed areas. A widespread natural cycle was observed on Thursday, and explosive control work produced numerous avalanches to size 2.5.