Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Jasper.
Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy with isolated light flurries for the next couple of days. Predominantly light SW winds and temps in the -5 to -10 range. Potential for 5-10cm on Wednesday.Â
Snowpack Summary
Between 50 and 70cm of new snow since Nov 19 in the CIA. This new snow appears to be bonding well and has been subjected to relatively light winds (at TL), mainly SW. Lots of snow available for transport. May be approaching critical load on Nov crusts.
Avalanche Summary
Several Na and Xe yesterday at Marmot Basin in the 2-2.5 range, NE aspects above 2400m. Isolated Na activity in the CIA, cross loaded features at TL. No activity on the Nov crusts, all observed avalanches were in the top 50cm and involved WSL.
Confidence
Due to the number of field observations
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 2 - 3