Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Apr 13 – 14, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
Spring conditions
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Spring conditions
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Highlights

Spring like conditions with cooler temperatures, watch out for isolated pockets of wind slabs on northerly aspects.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2.5

    Watch for pockets of windslabs at upper elevations. Especially along northern aspects.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

    These will be a problem with a poor overnight freeze along with strong solar radiation.

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity was observed or reported Monday

Snowpack Summary

A widespread crust can be found on all aspects as high as the peaks on all aspects except pure north. Dry snow can be found on northern aspects above 2300m but there is also some wind affect in these areas.

Cornices continue to sag with warmer temps

Be sure to check the quality of the freeze overnight before you go! Stability will change throughout the day as the conditions warm up.

Weather Summary

Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud, possibility of isolated flurries. A day time high of -3 with SW winds up to 60km/h. Light flurries are expected to start in the late afternoon of Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Freezing levels to rise upto 2150m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
  • Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
  • Avalanche activity is unlikely when a thick melt-freeze crust is present on the snow surface.

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