Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche Bulletin - Jasper National Park
Wind slabs forming at ridge crests and open TL features reactive to skier traffic.
Expect hazard to increase if forecasted snow checks-in on Sunday!
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slabs
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Avoid terrain traps, such as gullies, where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.
- Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.
Avalanche Summary
No new natural activity reported from a field team. Climbers should still remain vigilant as even triggering a small avalanche in a gully feature or above cliffs can have severe consequences.
Snowpack Summary
Generally a strong, and supportive early winter snowpack exists with depths ranging from 30 to 100+ cm depending on aspect and exposure to wind. Wind effect on recent snow isolated to exposed slopes and ridge tops in the alpine. New snow remains well preserved on sheltered aspects.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures to remain cool over the weekend. A warm moist system expected in the region overnight Sunday. Bringing with it warmer temps and potentially up to 30cm of snow.
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Reactive wind slab, 20-30cm deep predominately on exposed alpine and treeline features. Human triggering possible.