Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 1st, 2015 4:00PM

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

deryl kelly, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Depending on forecasted snow amounts a new buried surface hoar layer could become problematic. Get out today and shred your favorite BTL line and break-up that interface!

Summary

Weather Forecast

Expecting overcast skies with mod to strong westerly winds before we get any significant precipitation, which is expected to start with minor amounts Wed.

Snowpack Summary

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.

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

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2015 4:00PM