Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 1st, 2016 4:00PM

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

deryl kelly, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Summary

Weather Forecast

SW winds picking up on Friday to moderate. Some snow flurries expected but up to 10cms by Sunday. Seasonal temperatures expected.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow has formed soft slabs in isolated lee features. It rests on a buried crust found 2100-2600m down 40-60cm on all aspects. In many areas the storm snow remains unaffected by the wind and offers good skiing.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported today.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

The concern is mainly for steep, shallow terrain where faceting is likely above the crust.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.Use caution in lee areas in the alpine and treeline. Recent storm snow has formed wind slabs.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2016 4:00PM