Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Cold clear nights on Friday and Saturday. Sunny conditions on Saturday with light winds and freezing level to 2000 m. Cloud moving in on Sunday with light snow beginning by late afternoon. Freezing levels rising to 2300 m on Sunday and winds remaining light. Flurries continuing into early next week.
Snowpack Summary
The snowpack is generally shallow and poorly consolidated, significant variation exists within the forecasting area. The persistent slab may still be active in the Portal Creek area. This layer could be trigger from thin spots on the slope (trees, rocks, etc). Alpine wind slab is present on lee slopes. Springlike conditions below tree-line.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported.
Confidence
Timing or intensity of solar radiation is uncertain on Saturday
Avalanche Problems
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3