Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Total snowfall amount of 10cm is expected over the next few days, with light winds and seasonal temperatures.
Snowpack Summary
Surface Hoar continues to form. A strong mid-pack overlies approximately 20-40cm of facets. Isolated wind slabs still exist in open areas at tree line and alpine elevations. The interface between the mid-pack and facets is most susceptible to human triggering from shallow areas.
Avalanche Summary
Limited observations today. There is past evidence of large deep slides in wind loaded features that released in the last cycle.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2