Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 27th, 2019 4:17PM

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.

Jonas Hoke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Good skiing can be found on sheltered and shady aspects up high. Don't forget your sunscreen, the sun has got some punch this time of year.

Summary

Weather Forecast

A warm dry airmass will remain over our area until the weekend. Thursday: A mix of sun and cloud. Precipitation: Nil. Treeline temperature: Low -12C, High -1C. Light ridge wind. Freezing level: 2200 metres.

Snowpack Summary

5-25cm of new snow (more in the Jasper area than near the Icefields), was redistributed by moderate N winds in the alpine, is settling fast and generally bonding well to previous surfaces. The entire snowpack is isothermal below treeline. On shady alpine aspects the snowpack remains dry.

Avalanche Summary

A few small solar triggered loose snow avalanches were observed in the backcountry adjacent to Marmot basin today.Share 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.

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

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 28th, 2019 4:00PM