Jasper

The avalanche hazard will remain elevated over the next couple days as strong winds and small inputs of new snow continue.

A number of large avalanches up to size 3 have been observed and reported over the week. The snowpack is very sensitive to small inputs of new snow, loading, and changes in temperature. These avalanches are mostly from the alpine but are running through all elevation bands.

Don't forget to post avalanche observations to the MIN.

Moderate to strong SW winds continue to redistribute snow at treeline and above. Ridge lines are scoured and recent natural activity suggests loading is happening lower in the start zones. Visible wind effect throughout the alpine.

The upper snowpack consists of 30-50 cm of settled snow or wind slab sitting on top of a generally weak mid and lower snowpack. Facets and depth hoar linger at the base of the snowpack with the height of snow varying from 60 to 160cm.

Light snow and continuing moderate to strong winds are forecast for Friday.

Detailed weather forecasts from Avalanche Canada: https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast

• If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.