Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Lake Louise.
The clear weather continues. Early season conditions are present with a thin snowpack, lots of variability in snow depth, and plenty of lurking hazards to hit. Some good travel and turns can be found, but options are limited. Travel with care.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
A few small thin stubborn wind slab avalanches in the alpine have been reported by local ski areas during avalanche control. Otherwise no new reports or observations of avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Small thin stubborn wind slabs are present in the alpine. In some locations these may sit over a buried surface hoar layer. The snowpack is quickly facetting with the cool temperatures and surface hoar growth is occurring. 50-80 cm of total snow at treeline throughout the region, with up to 120 cm in loaded alpine features. Below treeline, the snowpack is generally below the threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Clear weather continues as another high pressure ridge moves into the area. Winds will remain light from the SW-NW. Daytime temperatures will warm to 0°C to -5°C depending on elevation, with a possible temperature inversion in the alpine. No snow in the forecast until Wednesday.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Winds slabs that formed earlier in the week have become less reactive overall. Continue to use caution in isolated spots where the harder wind deposited snow overlies a weaker layer or surface hoar.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5