Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Jan 10th, 2022 3:00PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs and Persistent Slabs.
Dvonk,
Avalanche Canada
Warm temperatures, new snow, and Extreme winds are changing the snowpack. Give the snowpack time to adjust to the changes. Good riding can still be found in Wind sheltered locations low down in the terrain
Summary
Confidence
Moderate - Uncertainty is due to unpredictable avalanche behavior.
Weather Forecast
Warm temperatures -4, Extreme West winds and up to 5cm expected for tomorrow. Clouds will be in and out all day tomorrow
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches observed today on a road patrol. The lack of natural avalanche activity gives pause to the forecasters. As large amounts of new snow and winds are prime recipe for a natural cycle. Human triggering is likely in wind affected area's
Snowpack Summary
The storm snow 50-60cm is settling with the warmer temperatures and continues to be blown by the unrelenting winds the last couple days. Proud features are stripped bare along the Spray and almost all snow surfaces have some sort of visual wind effect.Â
Terrain and Travel
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Wide spread wind event happening in the Kananaskis region right now. Strong snow transport at ridge top's and even gusty conditions down in the valley.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Persistent Slabs
This layer is still on the radar. While not reactive to natural triggers in recent days, this layer could produce very large avalanches if triggered.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Jan 11th, 2022 3:00PM
