Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Kananaskis.
Confidence
Fair - Due to the number of field observations on Tuesday
Weather Forecast
Alpine temps will rise tomorrow. They will settle into the -10 to -8 range by tomorrow afternoon. Winds will be out of the NW and generally moderate. No new snow is expected.
Avalanche Summary
Limited observations today.
Snowpack Summary
No new snow today. The buried surface hoar layer is a concern. Its depth varies considerably from area to area. At treeline, it may be down as much as 30cm. The two other persistent problems are deeper, but not as concerning at the moment. The Dec 13th will be down 60cm at treeline and the Nov 6th will be just above the ground. Average snow depths range from 60cm at valley bottom to 110 at treeline.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 3
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 4