Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Blocking high pressure and connected ridge is deflecting all weather systems. A strong temp inversion will peak on Saturday with alpine temps well above freezing expected. Valley bottom temps will remain cold. All temps begin to slide as the new week begins and no precipitation in the near future.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust forming on steep solar aspects due to warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack = Surface facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets.
Avalanche Summary
Numerous loose snow avalanches to size 1 observed along the Icefields Parkway Thursday afternoon on steep solar exposed gulleys (ice climbs).
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
Aspects: North, North East.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2