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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 15th, 2022–Jan 16th, 2022
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

Although the danger rating has dropped, there is a lot of uncertainty with the snow pack right now. Most of our neighbors have seen some natural or skier triggered activity on the Dec 2nd crust/facet combo in the past week.

Confidence

Low -

Weather Forecast

Slightly cooler temps and small amounts of precip is the change over the next several days. The winds will continue to ravage the landscape. 

Avalanche Summary

Teams out on the spray and highway 40 noticed no new avalanches. However moderate to strong snow transport was observed in the alpine and even down in to tree line elevations

Snowpack Summary

The wind has done lots of damage this week. What was once well covered and holding good snow is now wind blown and back down to the rocks. Even with the warm temperatures, it seems the surface snow is staying dry. Time will tell how the new snow bonds to this old snow surface

Terrain and Travel

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to the presence of a persistent slab.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Continued snow transport. Approach wind prone area's with caution

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5

Persistent Slabs

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 2.5 - 3.5