Avalog
Register
Get forecast notifications
Create an account to receive email notifications when forecasts are published.
Register
Login
Archived

Avalanche Forecast

Oct 18th, 2013–Oct 19th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

Avalanche Season is just starting. The main concern at this time is pockets of windslabs in Alpine terrain.  These problems are commonly found in ice climbing terrain so be sure to carefully evaluate climbing routes and overhead terrain.

Confidence

Fair - Due to limited field observations for the entire period

Weather Forecast

Dribs and drabs of new snow will continue to fall over the next few weeks as winter slowly arrives.  Watch for rapid rises in temperature to above freezing with associated rain.  This will increase associated avalanche danger.

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 30cm of snow in alpine terrain.  Pockets of windslabs and hardslabs in Alpine areas.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Isolated pockets of windslabs should be expected in lee features in Alpine terrain.  Small avalanches can have large consequences in gullied terrain so ice climbers...heads up.
Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.>Carry avalanche safety equipment on ice climbs in avalanche terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3