Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Spring like diurnal temperature fluctuations from -15C at night to -2C during the day at 2100m. Freezing levels follow the same pattern, rising to 1900m by mid-day on Wednesday and as high as 2100m by the weekend. Light SW winds and light scattered precipitation over the next 48hours.
Snowpack Summary
Shallow and weak snowpack sits on 10-20cm of basal facets. Midpack hard slabs provide bridging above treeline and into the alpine. Extensive scouring at upper elevations. Surface hoar growth observed in the last few days up to size 5mm below treeline and up to size 3mm above treeline.
Avalanche Summary
Natural activity has tapered off. No new avalanches observed or reported.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3