Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 9th, 2018 4:04PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

michael.olsthoorn, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

Today's snow has freshened up the hill side. Be aware of buried windslab in the alpine and treeline.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday will have sunny periods and isolated flurries with a high of -11c.Â Ridge winds will be 20-40km/h from the West.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed.

Snowpack Summary

The Burstall Pass area received about 10cm during the day which made for good skiing.Â There was wind in the alpine today and forecast to continue until tomorrow so be aware of lee loaded areas and the continuing growth of the slabs in the alpine.Â There is about 50-60cm now that is sitting on the Dec 15 surface hoar layer and will become more of a concern if it gets more load.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs are dominant in Alpine and Treeline terrain. These slabs are likely to continue to grow with the wind.

Avoid steep lee and cross-loaded slopesBe careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Jan 10th, 2018 2:00PM