Lawinenlagebericht

Kananaskis

Nov 17 – 18, 2020Avalanche Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Thu
Fri
Hochgebirge
3 · Erheblich
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
1 · Gering
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Kernpunkte

Wind slabs continue forming in the Alpine. Still early season conditions with hazards hiding just below the snow surface.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    1.5–2.5

    Continued winds and warmer temps will be forming slabs in most open areas. 

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday is expected to bring light flurries with temperatures steadily dropping to -7c throughout the day. The strong SW winds will continue for the day and easing by evening. Light snow is expected for Thursday.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed today.

Snowpack Summary

Lower elevation skiing is hazardous. The November 5 crust is carrying the weight of skiers in most areas. The strong SW winds from Wednesday will continue into Thursday afternoon, only to add to the wind slab problem. Lee features will be an area of conern.

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.

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