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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 8th, 2024–Dec 9th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: East Kakwa, Tumbler.

Use caution as you travel into wind affected terrain and assess slopes for wind slab.

Data is very limited in this region.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in this region.

Please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report if you are headed out.

Snowpack Summary

Due to changing wind the snow surface will likely be wind affected on all exposed slopes at upper elevations. At lower elevations there is likely a crust on or near the surface.

A crust from early November could be found down 70 cm with facets above it.

Data is very limited in this region.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly clear with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

Monday

Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7°C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 35 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow expected. 25 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slab could be found on all aspects in exposed terrain at upper elevations due to variable winds.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5