Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Dec 5 – 6, 2018Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Great ice climbing conditions but watch for hard slab pockets.  The skiing is thin especially at valley bottom.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2.5
    Hard slabs overlying the October crust is the main concern. Be cautious in gullies, unsupported areas or steeper terrain.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Thursday and Friday are expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud with alpine temperatures of -12c and light winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new natural avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Hard slabs that will fail in the facets overlying the October crust is the main concern at this time. As the snowpack get the hollow feeling, especially in steeper or unsupported terrain such as between the pitches of ice climbs be heads up. Low doesn't mean no... Avalanches can still occur with human triggerring in certain areas.

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