Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Another frontal system is expected to bring around 20cm of snow accompanied with steady moderate SW winds to the icefields area. Jasper townsite is expected to receive only a few centimeters on Friday night.
Snowpack Summary
Snowpack on a south aspect at treeline is 60cm with facets between two crusts and a moist layer at the ground. Moderate tests showed a weakness in the facets just above the november 6th crust.
Avalanche Summary
Several sz 2 -3 slab avalanches in high alpine on cross loaded gully and terrain features on North through West to Southwest aspects. Numerous loose snow avalanches originating in rock bands on Westerly aspects from 2600 - 2900meters.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3