Avalanche Forecast

The snowpack in the Kananaskis Region has been slow to melt this year, with over 100cm of snow at our weather stations at 2200m in the Spray and Kananaskis Valleys as of June 21st. This means that avalanche conditions are still a concern. Be aware of overhead terrain (steep snow slopes and cornices) that may become active during periods of heavy rain or intense solar radiation. Travelling on steep snow slopes could trigger loose wet slides, especially when the snowpack is moist or wet. Consider your exposure to terrain traps, including cliffs below your location.

Check out a blog by Avalanche Canada on how to interpret and mitigate Spring Avalanche Conditions: https://avalanche.ca/spring-conditions

The avalanche danger is variable and can range from Low to High. Travelling early in the day is recommended, as conditions can change rapidly in short periods of time due to daytime warming. Pay careful attention to the integrity of the surface crusts formed overnight and rising air temperatures during the day. Dry slab avalanche danger may also exist during spring snow storms. Field Observations for your area may be available at the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) Mountain Conditions Report Website: http://www.mountainconditions.com. More Spring Conditions Details - http://www.avalanche.ca/pages/static-page/spring-conditions