Be alert for wind slabs on lee slopes and loose dry avalanches in steep gullies where enough snow has accumulated. Early season conditions make for rugged travel.
There’s enough snow in the alpine to build up in lee features and steep gullies. While the problem may be small, the main concern is getting injured. A shallow snowpack and early season hazards can easily turn a minor slide into a bad situation.
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Our field team ventured out to Hilda Ridge on Saturday and found generally supportive travel. Early season hazards exist with snow just covering rocks & trees.
Treeline has 30-55cm. The alpine is highly variable with either scoured back to rocks or loaded areas of over 100cm. Where the snow does exist there are windslabs. Alpine bowls & steep gullies are classic spots for early season avalanches.
We will see the weather take a turn on Sunday evening with a rise in temperatures, followed by strong winds and a pulse of precipitation.
For updated forecast go to Jasper National Park Forecast.
