Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 9 – 10, 2014Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Early season avalanche hazard exists at higher elevations in isolated terrain features. Be mindful of terrain above you. Consider the consequences of even a small avalanche when in steep/exposed terrain and avoid terrain traps.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Watch for sluffing in steep terrain, particularly at higher elevations.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Isolated pockets of slab can be found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine. Watch for "reverse" wind loading due to northerly winds.

Confidence

Poor

Weather Forecast

Snowfall should end overnight Sunday. Monday will see light to moderate northerly winds and very cold temperatures with the mercury bottoming out near -27 degrees.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new observed, but visibility was poor.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20cm of new snow at treeline in past 36hrs with increasingly strong NE winds. November rain crust buried 5 to 10cm at treeline. Early season observations are very limited.

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