Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures will remain seasonal (Max -7 Min -15) with no snow in the forecast. Light Westerly winds can be expected at tree line with moderate to strong winds in the alpine.
Snowpack Summary
Wind slab can be found on most lee slopes extending from the Alpine well into tree line elevations. Expect variable wind loading patterns as directions vary with local terrain influences. Cornices are well developed.
Avalanche Summary
An avalanche cycle occurred Sunday into Monday. Slab avalanches to size 3 were observed on NE aspects at alpine and tree line elevations and in some locations, have stepped down to the basal facet layer. Large cornice failure has triggered large avalanches on the basal facet layer as well.Â
Confidence
Due to the number and quality of field observations on Thursday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3