Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Kananaskis.
Confidence
-
Weather Forecast
Tuesday is calling for a mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries (typical spring weather). Alpine temperatures are expected to reach a high of -3c with a freezing level of 2300m. Ridge winds are to be from the west at 25-35km/h.
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches reported on Monday.
Snowpack Summary
Expect widespread crusts on aspects up to 2200m and on solar aspects up to 2700m. Moist snow can be found mid day on solar aspects. Wind slabs can be encountered in Alpine terrain or North through East aspects. 100-140cm of settled snow is overlying the weak basal facets. Moderate to hard sheers persist in these basal facets and are sudden collapse in nature. There is no hint of the snowpack starting to go isothermal in most areas.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 2 - 3