Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Mix of sun and cloud with 5cm of snow by Wednesday morning. Freezing level rising to 1900m with an alpine high of -4 and 20-30km/hr southwest winds.
Snowpack Summary
5cm of snow within the past 24hrs with moderate SW winds building slab on lee alpine ridge lines. Melt freeze crust up to 2000m. Dryer surface snow on northerly aspects over a solid mid-pack bridging the weak base above 2000m. The bottom of the snowpack consists of weak facets and depth hoar mixed around the Nov rain crust.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported.
Confidence
Freezing levels are uncertain on Wednesday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Cornices
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 4