Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 2nd, 2015 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

tim mcallister, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Hoping for snow over the next couple of days. If not, the ice climbing climbing is in full swing.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Generally unsettled weather for the next several days. Up to 10 cm forecasted , but it will come in with moderate winds from the south. Just below zero temps are expected.

Snowpack Summary

Warming trend at tree line and below is settling snowpack. Surface hoar (20mm) observed at 1800m and below possibly as high as 2100m in sheltered, shady areas in the Icefields. Thin sun crust on solar aspects at treeline and above.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity reported or observed

Confidence

Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Thursday

Problems

Wind Slabs

Previous winds had formed wind slabs on isolated terrain like contained gulley features in upper elevations at TL and above. They are proving to be fairly stubborn with little if any propagation.

Be cautious as you transition into wind affected terrain.Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 3rd, 2015 4:00PM