Avalanche Forecast
Issued: Feb 12th, 2025 2:15PM
The alpine rating is , the treeline rating is , and the below treeline rating is Known problems include Wind Slabs.
Kananaskis,
Avalanche Canada
Widespread wind slabs in the alpine. More sheltered skiing can be found at tree line and below.
Summary
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
Widespread wind slabs in the alpine from 10-40cm with some areas having a 10cm hard wind slab. The January 30 interface(crust/facets/surface hoar) is present about 20-40cm down but mostly producing hard test results which were non-planar. The midpack is supportive in most places, but in rocky areas it has become very weak and "punchy" while walking/sking.
Weather Summary
Thursday will be a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -8c. Winds are expected to be moderate from the SW.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
- Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
- Avoid steep terrain that is rocky and thin.
Problems
Wind Slabs
Widespread wind slabs in the alpine
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood
Expected Size
Valid until: Feb 13th, 2025 3:00PM
