Kananaskis

The best skiing can be found in the trees where the wind has not gotten to it.

Generally a mild week ahead of us. Tuesday is forecast to be cloudy, no snow and a high temperature of -4c in the alpine. Winds will be 60km/hr from the West.

No new avalanches were observed today but the winds are sure growing the cornices.

A trace of snow has fallen. Windslabs can be found in all open areas at all elevations. They become tricky once you reach tree line and above because they will vary in depth and hardness. They are most prominent in cross loaded gullies and lee features such as ridgelines. If you feel denser snow or see cracking around your skis, this is a good indication they are present. The rest of the snowpack is generally well consolidated. The trees have not been impacted by the winds and still provide the best skiing.

• Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
• Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.