Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Up to 35cm of new snow in some areas around Parkers Ridge. Great skiing to be had. There is a lot of snow available for transport if the winds pick up, heads up for developing wind slabs. Be aware of new slab formation as the storm snow settles.
Weather Forecast
Friday
A mix of sun and cloud.
Precipitation: Nil.
Alpine temperature: High -8 °C.
Ridge wind northeast: 10-25 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Saturday
Cloudy with sunny periods.
Precipitation: Nil.
Alpine temperature: Low -12 °C, High -7 °C.
Ridge wind light to 15 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
Snowpack Summary
Parkers Ridge Area has received up to 35 cm of new snow in the past 4 days, this snow was accompanied by light winds and warm temps. A crust below the top 25-40cm of snow is decomposing and can be found below 2500m on south aspects. There is a weak facet snow layer at the bottom of the snowpack, this is widespread throughout the park.
Avalanche Summary
Jasper Visitor Safety preformed avalanche control on Thursday in the Parkers Ridge zone. Explosives control produced a few slab avalanches up to size 2 on east aspects. No new natural avalanches observed.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Light winds and warm temps have created a soft wind slab in the lee slopes.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading have created wind slabs.
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Dry
Avoid ice climbs that are exposed to steep rocky terrain.
- Use caution above cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
- Avoid terrain traps, such as gullies, where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2