Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Tumbler.
Watch for signs of instability like shooting cracks and recent avalanches, especially below ridgelines and in cross-loaded features.Observations are limited, verify conditions.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No avalanches have been reported in this area in the month of January.
Observations are almost non-existent in this area. If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).
Snowpack Summary
Strong wind will move any loose snow, building fresh wind slabs in the alpine and treeline. A shift from southwest to northwest wind means that wind loading will be happening on different slopes versus Wednesday and Thursday.
The snowpack in this region is expected to be much shallower and more faceted compared to areas further west.
Observations are almost non-existent in this area. If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).
Weather Summary
Friday Night
Cloudy with 0-2 cm of snow. 40 to 60 km/h west ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy with 0-2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Sunday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Mostly Sunny. 50 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Possible temperature inversion above 1500 m. Treeline temperature -2 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
- Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slabs are most likely to be reactive where they form on old, faceted surfaces (loose, sugary snow).
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2