Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
12cm of storm snow has fallen today with another 20cm forecasted by the end of Friday. Winds will be moderate from the SW, gusting to strong. Alpine temps to reach a high of -8.
Snowpack Summary
Light to moderate SW winds are building soft slab at treeline and above. The upper pack has several surface hoar and facet layers which will be layers of concern with the incoming storm. The mid-pack is facetted and weak, with depth hoar at its base.
Avalanche Summary
No road patrol today. Snowfall amounts adding up throughout the day.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Friday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3