Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
A front may bring extreme wind gusts scouring alpine snowpacks on the South and Southwest aspects. Winds may diminish Sunday afternoon with expected light snowfalls through Tuesday. Colder temperatures are expected later in the week and into the weekend.
Snowpack Summary
Variable wind slab on lee features at treeline and alpine elevations. Alpine regions will be scoured by strong winds in the Icefields. Gusting winds will be moving any available snow that is left. Expect to see additional wind slab development.
Avalanche Summary
Saturday morning's avalanche patrol on Highway 93 did not observe any new avalanches. However a 3rd hand report from climbers on Thursday indicated a size 2 slab release on the middle pitches of polar circus. This slide likely originated from a slab in the gully feature.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain on Sunday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3