Lawinenlagebericht

South Rockies

Jan 6 – 7, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Wed
Thu
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
1 · Gering

Kernpunkte

Variable winds have created fresh wind slabs at alpine and treeline.

Look for sheltered areas where snow is preserved and good quality riding can be found.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    1–2

    Moderate gusting strong variable winds have created new wind slabs on lee slopes. Approach cross-loaded slopes at upper elevations with caution.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday, several human and explosive-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 1 in the Crowsnest region.

If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny skies. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

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