Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
The cold ridge of high pressure has finally broke down by a series of lows moving inland bringing warmer moister air and a little precip over the region. Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Alpine High -8 C, Low -15 C. Snowfall up to 10cm across the range with light winds SW gusting Moderate.Mountain weather forecast available at Avalanche Canada.
Snowpack Summary
10cm of new snow through Friday and moderate winds could create new windslabs in the alpine. New snow will bury a new surface hoar layer, facets and crusts. The upper snowpack remains generally facetted. The mid and lower snowpack is facetted but still generally carries skis. Below treeline warmer daytime temps will weaken the snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been observed or reported.
Confidence
Intensity of incoming weather systems is uncertain
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5