Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
The arctic airmass and associated ridge of high pressure are finally breaking down. This is being driven by a series of lows moving inland bring warmer moister air over the region. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Alpine Low -15 °C, High -5 °C. Ridge wind Light South. Freezing Level 1400m.Mountain weather forecast available at Avalanche Canada.
Snowpack Summary
The warming trend will destabilize the upper snowpack, particularly where exposed to the sun. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted, but the surface has been sun affected on solar aspects. Wind effect is visible in open terrain from previous SW switching to N winds. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5