Kananaskis

The "storm" never really materialized on Tuesday. Almost no new snow in the past 24hrs.....unfortunately. Isolated pockets of wind slab at upper elevations could be triggered in steep and unsupported terrain. Early season hazards, such as shallowly buried rocks and trees, are a major concern right now.

Nothing new observed in the last 72hrs. A skier triggered wind slab was reported in the MIN from Nov 15.

Wind slabs are still the dominant problem in alpine areas. Ridgelines, gullies and cross-loaded features are areas to pay close attention to as you move higher in the terrain.

The snowpack at upper elevations is still very shallow and weak, with lots of early season hazards poking through. At elevations below 2100m, rain crusts from October and November are generally supportive to ski travel.

Wednesday will see cloudy skies with a few light flurries through the early morning hours. Accumulations are likely to be minimal. Temperatures will range from -2C to -6C with light and variable winds.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

• Ice climbers should be equipped with avalanche safety gear.
• Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
• Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.