Notable variations in the snowpack, especially in the Alpine between north and southern regions of the Park. Natural activity is unlikely, rider triggering possible where the deep persistent slab problem is well defined.
Brazeau/Maligne open Feb 29th
Well defined wind effect and scouring in exposed areas at TL and the alpine. Triggering has the potential to initiate the deep persistent slab.
Skier triggering could occur in shallow snowpack areas or from large loads such a cornice failure. The consequences of triggering would be severe!
Westerly flow aloft may contribute to continued partly cloudy skies through the Jasper forecast regions, as another weak system pushes through BC. Flurries are expected through the day Thursday with very little accumulation.
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Daily, trace amounts of new snow, spread irregularly over the region on old hard slab in the alpine. A thin rain crust present on all aspects at treeline; 1700m and below. The southern forecast region has a supportive mid-pack. Less supportive and poor bridging over a pronounced basal weaknesses in the north; Whistlers/Portal and soon, Maligne area
No new avalanches were observed or reported. Forecast team in the Mt. Wilson zone, no sign of instability at TL and below.
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