Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 9th, 2016 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

deryl kelly, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Very little dramatic change expected in weather or snowpack characteristics. Bulletin posted until further notice.

Summary

Weather Forecast

A slight warming trend is the most exciting, prospective change for the coming week. No precipitation for the foreseeable future (sigh). Very high likelihood that it will be cold and dark at night and sunny during the day.Â

Snowpack Summary

Variable wind slab in open or exposed terrain. Sun crust formed on steep solar aspects due to previous warm alpine temperatures. In most areas the snowpack is characterized by facets on a supportive mid-pack that is bridging basal facets. Widespread surface hoar growth.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche observations.

Confidence

Problems

Wind Slabs

Isolated wind slabs in exposed areas above tree line.

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Jan 10th, 2016 4:00PM