Avalanche Forecast
Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks
Good skiing can be found in most places. Be aware of new wind slabs in isolated areas in the alpine.
Ice climbers should be aware of loose dry avalanches in gullies.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading has created wind slabs.
Avalanche Problem 2: Loose Dry
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
Most notable in gullies.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Carry avalanche safety equipment on ice climbs in avalanche terrain.
Avalanche Problem 3: Deep Persistent Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
Large triggers are a concern. Cornices, and small avalanches are likely triggers.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Be aware of the potential for full depth avalanches due to deeply buried weak layers.
Avalanche Summary
The following was observed:
1. One natural size 2.5 slab in the Commonwealth area
2. One size 2.5 slab in the Goat Range
3. Several loose dry avalanches up to size 2
Snowpack Summary
25-40cm of snow has fallen since Friday. In the tree elevations, this storm snow is laying on top of a weaker snowpack. Some soft slab development has occurred in the alpine but is isolated for the time being. If the winds pick up and start to move the snow around, the wind slabs will develop and the hazard will increase in the alpine and open areas.
Weather Forecast
Monday is forecast to bring cloudy skies, sun and isolated flurries. Alpine temperature will be -13c with westerly ridge winds of 25-35km/h.
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New wind slabs in isolated areas.