Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 12th, 2016 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

garth lemke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Winds may pick up Tuesday evening followed by very light snowfall. Other than that, little change expected.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Scattered flurries, variable clouds, and only 4mm of precipitation expected between now and Friday. Winds may be moderate SW Tuesday evening. No precipitation for the foreseeable future (sigh). Very high likelihood that it will be cold and dark at night and sunny during the day.

Snowpack Summary

Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 13th, 2016 4:00PM