Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
A significant amount of storm snow hit the region.
In many areas, the storm snow remains uncohesive and light with minimal slab development over the new interface.
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Weather Forecast
Broken skies and calm winds continue through the region. Cold daytime temperatures floating around -12.
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Snowpack Summary
45cms of mostly undisturbed storm snow blanketing the region. This overlies a mosaic of buried wind slabs and facetted weak layers. Basal layers continue to develop into larger facets and depth hoar. Surface hoar growing in sheltered areas.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed or reported
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Surprising little avalanche activity on this layer.
- Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2.5
Loose Dry
A significant amount of snow has accumulated on all features
- If triggered dry loose point releases can form deeper deposits in terrain traps.
- Use caution above ledges and cliffs where small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2