Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
New snow totaling 25cm has fallen over the day, tapering off overnight. Sunday, convective flurries are expected to add a further 10-12cm. Strong winds will continue into early next week. A detailed mountain weather forecast is available from Avalanche Canada.
Snowpack Summary
26cm of new storm snow getting transported aggressively by moderate to strong SW winds.
Avalanche Summary
Poor visibility through the Icefields and Wilson areas due to snow and strong winds. Evidence of a large avalanche cycle in the southern end of the bulletin region where snowfall amounts higher than forecasted.Â
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1.5 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 3.5