Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Friday evening may bring 10-20cm (10mm water equivalency), possibly more with local influences but precipitation amounts are uncertain. There is more confidence in severe SW alpine winds with brisk winds at treeline. Front expected to dissipate Saturday a.m.. Saturday to Monday will have flurries and seasonal temperatures.
Snowpack Summary
Variable windslabs exist in the alpine and treeline locations. They are bonding well. Expect a short lived storm snow instablity to form with the current system. Weak facets dominate low elevations. Solid midpack bridges basal facets treeline and alpine.
Avalanche Summary
No Patrol Friday. Thursday's Marmot Basin Portal creek patrol revealed no new avalanches. No Patrol on Wednesday.
Confidence
Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Storm Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3