Avalanche Forecast
Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks
Good skiing can be found in sheltered places. Wind slabs are still a concern for human triggering in the alpine.
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.
- If triggered the wind slabs may step down to deeper layers resulting in large avalanches.
Avalanche Problem 2: Deep Persistent Slabs
What Elevation?
Which Slopes?
Chances of Avalanches?
Expected Size?
This layer is down approximately 150cm.
Travel and Terrain Advice
- Be aware of the potential for full depth avalanches due to deeply buried weak layers.
Avalanche Summary
No observations were made today.
Snowpack Summary
In general, the upper half of the snowpack is not showing any weaknesses and is bonding well. The exception is in the alpine where the wind slabs are 20-40cm thick and are still possible to trigger. The biggest concern is for the December 15 facets which is showing a lower probability of triggering but with a high consequence if an avalanche occurs. Be careful of thinner areas where triggering the deeper layer is more likely. The sun is starting to have some punch to it, so be aware of steep solar aspects.
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Weather Forecast
Thursday is expected to bring sun, cloud and isolated flurries. Winds are forecast to be light and alpine temperatures will reach -17c.
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20-40cm thick wind slabs