Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
The coming high pressure system (expected Tuesday and dominating the rest of the week) will displace a minor low from the interior. Increasing cloud cover and light flurries expected overnight and into the day Monday; about 5-10cms. Winds continue to be gusty in open areas, shifting overnight from the SE to W. Temps moderating to around -10 to -15.
Snowpack Summary
Supportive and well settled snowpack above 1700m. Thin wind slabs in the alpine on the lee side of wind exposed terrain. Snowpack continues to facet with recent cold temperatures losing some overall depth as it drys and settles. The base of the snowpack is weakening from the cold but thus far the mid-pack is still bridging this growing weakness.
Avalanche Summary
Small loose snow avalanches in steep isolated areas. Observed below tree-line where the snowpack is shallow.
Confidence
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2