Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Mild and dry conditions will continue on Friday. Around 10 cm of snow will start falling on Friday night with light west winds through Saturday. Cold air moves into the area on Saturday night bringing clear crisp temperatures on Sunday.
Snowpack Summary
There is a melt freeze crust at treeline to valley bottom. The crust weakens into treeline. In the alpine, heavier snow sits over a persistent weak layer dating to Dec 20th.
Avalanche Summary
The avalanche activity has slowed with the cooler temperatures. Several slab avalanches to size 2.5 from the past 24 hrs were observed on easterly aspects around 2400 m. Previous loose wet avalanches were numerous on lower elevation westerly aspects and pin wheeling was observed up to 2300 m.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3