Avalanche forecast

East Kakwa

Feb 13 – 14, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Reactive wind slabs may exist on all aspects in exposed terrain with winds shifting direction on Thursday.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche activity has been reported.

If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

Extensive wind-affected surfaces are found in alpine and exposed treeline terrain. In wind-sheltered terrain, the upper snowpack is largely low-density and faceted. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 90 cm deep.

The lower snowpack is consolidated and strong

Weather Summary

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Thursday

Mix of sun and clouds. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Friday

Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.

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