Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Brazeau, Churchill, Cirrus-Wilson, Fryatt, Icefields, Jasper, Maligne, Marmot, Miette Lake, Pyramid.
A bit of new snow will improve skiing conditions, but be mindful of windslabs.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No new recent avalanches observed or reported.
If you're out in the field, consider sharing your findings by posting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
New snow will fall on old windslabs and a faceted midpack. There is a thin crust 20-30cm below the surface, as well as a notable 5-15 cm thick crust near the base of the snowpack, surrounded by facets above and below. Snow depth in the alpine is approximately 70 cm but varies greatly due to recent wind effect. Traveling through TL, the snow tapers off quickly with elevation.
Weather Summary
Saturday
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries (trace amounts).
Low of -8 °C and a high of High -4 °C, with winds from the west 10-20 km/h.
Freezing level: 1600 metres.
Sunday
Cloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries (trace amounts).
Low of -13 °C and a high of -10 °C with light ridge winds.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Previous snow and strong winds created wind slabs in alpine lee areas and on wind-loaded features. These slabs may be sitting on a crust at the base of the snowpack, which could increase their potential for triggering. Be mindful of newly formed windslabs if the winds start to increase.
Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2