Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 8th, 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.

Garth Lemke, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Good skiing can be located in sheltered treeline locations. Wind effect is variable in the alpine.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Sunday will be cloudy with flurries, trace snow amounts, alpine high -7 and light SW winds. Flurries will continue over the next few days with no significant amounts expected. Click here for a detailed mountain weather forecast from Avalanche Canada

Snowpack Summary

Previous alpine winds have made for variable surface conditions. Watch for small isolated pockets of thin windslab in the alpine. 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

Only a few small surface loose avalanches noted in very steep alpine terrain today. 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.

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

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1.5 - 2

Valid until: Dec 9th, 2018 4:00PM