Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Saturday to Monday will be very light snow. 4cm may arrive Sunday night with slight increase in wind speed and remain SW. Temperatures will range from -5 to -14. Other than light snow Sunday evening, no significant weather expected as far out as Wednesday.
Snowpack Summary
Pockets of wind slab can be found in exposed terrain tree line and above. These pockets are sitting on a weak layer of facets. The mid-pack remains supportive but continues to facet. Light snowfall is burying the well developed surface hoar and will become something to watch for into the future or if buried under the windslab.
Avalanche Summary
Reports of small size 0.5 loose dry avalanches on steep terrain along the Icefields Parkway today 48 hours old. Visibility was poor Friday.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Loose Dry
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3