As we head into what looks to be a prolonged period of little change, remember that small avalanches can still happen at a low hazard rating.
Climbers and skiers should stay vigilant in terrain that could amplify the consequences of being caught in one.
New snow and winds could form isolated but reactive wind slabs over the Jan 24 facets, or on top of the recently formed hard surfaces. Watch for signs of instability in wind effected terrain.
Numerous wet loose avalanches to size 2 were observed on February 4 and 5th throughout Jasper National Park. Most occurred on solar aspects below tree line, but several were also observed in the alpine on solar aspects.
Monday
Cloudy with sunny periods.
Precipitation: Nil.
Alpine temperature: High -9 °C.
Ridge wind southwest: 15-30 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
TuesdayCloudy with sunny periods and isolated flurries.
Precipitation: Trace.
Alpine temperature: Low -10 °C, High -8 °C.
Ridge wind southwest: 15 km/h gusting to 45 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
WednesdayA mix of sun and cloud.
Precipitation: Nil.
Alpine temperature: Low -12 °C, High -9 °C.
Ridge wind west: 10-20 km/h.
Freezing level at valley bottom.
