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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 9th, 2013–Feb 10th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

The sun is packing a punch right now. Be cautious of terrain above that is basking in the sun. Cornices also deserve a wide berth. MM

Weather Forecast

Clear skies again tomorrow with some more flurries are expected. Light to moderate winds from the N. Temperatures will rise again tomorrow, especially on solar aspects.

Avalanche Summary

one cornice triggered avalanche noted on backside of Reade's Tower. S asp. SZ 2, 2400m.

Snowpack Summary

a few cm's of new snow at all elevations. Alpine had 20-30 cms of storm snow that is waiting for redistribution by the winds. Shallow areas in alpine rotting out near ground, depth hoar developing. Caution in thin areas. At TL, a variety of windslabs are out there. Generally these are well bonded, but steep convex rolls & thin areas are potential trouble spots. BTL snowpack is heavily facetted and structure less.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Last week's wind slabs are now buried by the dribs and drabs of snow we are receiving. Watch for thin weak areas surrounding these slabs.
Carefully evaluate and use caution around thin snowpack areas.>Choose well supported terrain without convexities.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Loose Dry

More of a potential problem for ice climbers on the less traveled routes right now.
Be cautious of sluffing in steep terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2