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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 3rd, 2022–Jan 4th, 2022
Alpine
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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.

Excellent ski quality out there in sheltered locations. Watch out in open tree line and alpine terrain where the wind is scouring and loading. Building new windslabs

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

During the day tomorrow, -15 will be the day time high and the temps will drop down to -25 or so for the following days. The winds will be moderate out of the South West. Tuesday will have flurries approx 5cm

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches today

Snowpack Summary

10-15cm new snow sits on top of the cold snap faceted surface. Tree line today showed buried windslabs that were not reactive to our tests or travel. Good ski quality in sheltered locations

Terrain and Travel

  • Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
  • Seek out wind sheltered terrain below treeline where you can avoid wind slabs and find great riding.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs are continuing to form in Alpine and open Treeline features.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5