Avalanche forecast

East Kakwa

Feb 11 – 12, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs may remain reactive on atypical slopes due to recent northeast winds. Assess for slabs before committing to high-consequence terrain.

Avalanche Summary

We have not received any new reports of avalanches since last Saturday when a few large (size 3) wind slab avalanches were triggered on southwest aspects at treeline and alpine elevations.

If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.

Snowpack Summary

Extensive wind-affected surfaces are found in alpine terrain from recent strong northeast wind. In wind-sheltered terrain, roughly 15 cm of soft snow overlies a faceted upper snowpack. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 90 cm deep.

The lower snowpack is consolidated and strong

Confidence

Moderate

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Mostly clear skies. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with 0 to 1 cm of snow. 20 to 40 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Wednesday

Mix of sun and cloud. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.

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