Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Dec 1 – 2, 2013Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

A heavy snowfall warning is in affect for the Kananaskis Region.  Forecasts are calling for up to 20cm of snow but we are more likely to receive 10-15cm.  Avalanche danger will rise when this snow arrives.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–5
    Stiff windslabs can be found along ridgelines and in gullied terrain. The entire snowpack is likely to be involved in any avalanche that occurs on this layer.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–4
    New storm slabs are forecast to develop overnight. 

Snowpack Summary

Little change over the past 24hrs...  Surface hoar up to 15mm can be found below 2200m and a thin MFC is being observed on steep solar aspects up to 2600m.  These two layers will become persistent weak layers once the new snow arrives.

Confidence

Fair - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain on Monday

Weather Forecast

A heavy snowfall warning is in affect for the Kananaskis region.  Snowfall amounts vary but we may see up to 20cm of snow in some areas but more likely amounts are 10-15cm. . 

Avalanche Summary

No new natural or skier triggerred avalanches were reported or observed.

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