Avalanche forecast

East Kakwa

Jan 13 – 14, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch for wind slabs in lee areas. Start with small features before moving into bigger terrain. Observations are limited, verify conditions in your area.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs are most likely to be reactive where they have formed on old, faceted surfaces (loose, sugary snow).

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in January.

Observations are limited. Consider posting a conditions report on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Extreme northwest to southwest wind will likely have stripped all loose snow from exposed areas and deposited it far down slope.

The snowpack in this region is expected to be shallow with the middle and base made up of weak, sugary facet crystals. There is likely a crust at the base of the snowpack as well.

For an idea of old conditions in this area, see this report from our field team.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. 40 to 80 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. 70 to 80 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with light snow or rain. 60 to 90 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1750 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 1 cm of snow. 40 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level 1200 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Avoid shallow snowpack areas, rocky outcrops, and steep terrain where triggering is most likely.

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