Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Light precipitation to continue until Sunday morning with amounts of 10-15 cm expected at upper elevations. Rain likely below treeline. Light to moderate SW winds to continue. Clearing on Sunday with falling freezing levels.
Snowpack Summary
Crusts exist up to 2200m on all aspects and extend higher on solar aspects. Above treeline, wind slabs up to 65cm thick can be found in isolated locations. Bonding of these slabs is good however a graupel (Marmot Area) and facet (elsewhere) layer has moderate shear tests. Deeper weaknesses can be found near the base of the snowpack.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanche patrol on Friday. No avalanches reported.
Confidence
Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3