Avalanche Forecast
Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks
Cooler temps, light snow and strong winds are on the way. Careful evaluation of the snowpack is advised as it is different at each elevation. We are dealing with the October 17 crust, the Halloween crust and the November 23 crust.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
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Travel and Terrain Advice
- Avoid freshly wind loaded features.
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading has created wind slabs.
Avalanche Problem 2: Persistent Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
We are still concerned for this layer overlying the Halloween crust. Expect it to be intact and reactive at upper elevations.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Watch for areas of hard wind slab in steep alpine features.
- Be aware of the potential for wide propagations.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed and lots of evidence of slides from the recent rain event.
Snowpack Summary
5-10cm moist snow overlying 10cm thick Nov 23 raincrust up to 2400m. Above 2400m, approx 50-70cm of dense snow overlying the Oct. 31 crust. Expecting fresh windslabs in lee features and gullies.
Weather Forecast
Expect 10cm, cooler temps and strong winds for Sunday night going into Monday.
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Expect windslab development in lee and cross loaded gullies.