Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 28th, 2019 4:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is moderate. Known problems include Loose Wet and Loose Dry.

deryl kelly, Parks Canada

Jasper.

You can expect a localized rise in avalanche hazard depending on exposure to the sun. Latest report from the field is, high probability for a serious goggle tan. Moral of the story: Start early. wear sunscreen and call your Mother, she misses you!

Summary

Weather Forecast

Mixed sun and cloud for Friday. Freezing level got to approx. 2400m on Thursday. Overnight temperatures have been near -10 and will swing up to as high as +5 on Friday, though it will feel much warmer in the sun.

Snowpack Summary

New snow is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The snowpack is cycling from isothermal, to overnight freeze with an inconsistent, supportive crust below (about 10cm thick) at treeline on all aspects. Crust breaking down by mid-morning on all solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

A few small solar triggered loose snow avalanches were observed in the back-country adjacent to Marmot basinShare your observations with the community on the CAA Mountain Information Network

Confidence

Problems

Loose Wet

Expect a natural cycle of loose snow avalanches from steep solar slopes tomorrow.

Be cautious with gully features.Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 2

Loose Dry

It will take a couple of days for the new snow to settle, triggering loose dry avalanches in steep shady alpine terrain remains possible.

Be aware of party members below you that may be exposed to your sluffs.

Aspects: North, North East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 1.5

Valid until: Mar 29th, 2019 4:00PM