Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 7th, 2018 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Deep Persistent Slabs.

jasper snow safety, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Ice conditions continually improving. The cold temps promoting widespread, top-down, weakening of the snowpack due to the intensive, moisture sucking, facetting process.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Clear and cool. No new precip. Alpine temperature, high -7 C with light west. ridge top winds.Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada

Snowpack Summary

The wind in the alpine has created both deep pockets of snow and removed the snow altogether depending on the location. The Oct 25th crust can be found as much as 30cm off the ground. This crust is most likely to be encountered between 2,000m-2,700m. The snow cover below treeline is very thin.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity observed or reported. Remember to share the conditions found on your trip this weekend with Avalanche Canada's, Mountain Information Network

Confidence

Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Although currently dormant, it would be wise to assess the strength of the interfaces above & below the October 25 crust before entering committing lines. This layer exists on most skiable slopes.

Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.Ride slopes one at a time and spot for your partners from safe locations.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1.5 - 2

Valid until: Dec 8th, 2018 4:00PM