Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Ongoing strong SW winds. Snow flurries will give up to 10cm of new snow by Wednesday. Alpine temperatures will be between -4 C and -8 C. Click here for the Avalanche Canada mountain weather forecast.
Snowpack Summary
Strong SW wind with incoming snow flurries is building fresh windslab. The October 25 crust, sitting 0-40cm off the ground, remains a concern. This crust is most prevalent in deeper snowpack areas - found predominately on N-NE lee features. Faceting above and below this layer continues to weaken the lower snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
The local ski hill triggered two windslabs (one large/size 2) during explosive control work on Sunday.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5