Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Mar 9th, 2019 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Loose Dry.

Deryl Kelly, Parks Canada

Jasper.

Spring is coming, but with minimal effect thus far, as much of the snowpack remains cold and dry.A weak surface crust may be present on solar aspects at TL and below.

Summary

Weather Forecast

Clear and cold overnight Saturday, low of -15Â°C. Sunday, expecting clouds with sunny periods, forecasted high between -4Â°C and -8Â°C, with a notable temperature inversion expected. Light, westerly ridge winds. Mountain weather forecast available at Avalanche Canada.

Snowpack Summary

While much of the upper snowpack remains dry and faceted, dramatic seasonal temperature swings have begun a diurnal melt-freeze cycle to surface snow, especially steep southern aspects, BTL; but possible on all solar aspects and elevations. The mid pack remains strong enough to support a rider, but may be weak underfoot.

Avalanche Summary

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Confidence

Timing, track, or intensity of incoming weather system is uncertain on Monday

Problems

Loose Dry

Skier triggered sluffs may be possible on both sun, and shaded terrain; minimal natural activity is expected. If any, it will be isolated to steep sunny slopes during the afternoons.

Minimize exposure to steep, sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: All elevations.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 1

Valid until: Mar 10th, 2019 5:00PM