Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche Bulletin - Jasper National Park
The deeper instabilities are significant and should remain a part of your decision making.
Quality observations, and significant weather swings with little avalanche activity has inspired confidence in the snowpack.
Avalanche Problem 1: Deep Persistent Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Pay attention to overhead hazards like cornices which could trigger the deep persistent slab.
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches observed or reported
Snowpack Summary
There is a well settled snowpack in most locations. Widespread wind effected snow in the alpine with minimal ski penetration. The Halloween, Oct. 31 crust sits in the lower half snowpack with faceted crystals above and below; found between 2200 - 2900m.
Weather Forecast
Slight cooling trend through to Thursday with freezing levels at valley bottom. No precipitation expected. Light South-South West winds in the alpine.
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Heavy loads , like natural cornice releases might trigger this deep instability.