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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 21st, 2021–Jan 22nd, 2021
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
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
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

Regions: Kananaskis.

Our stable snowpack and good weather is allowing trips to the higher, alpine areas. Enjoy the clear skies and easy travel, but also be prepared for difficult skiing.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

A chilly start to the day tomorrow. -20C overnight and about -11 as a daytime high. It looks as though the sun will be shining again, which will help it feel warmer if you're lucky enough to be in the sun. The winds will light from the NW. Overall a rather nice winter day.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new today.

Snowpack Summary

Anyone who has read a Snowpack Summary in the last week can probably sense where this is going...

Widespread wind effect is the major theme for the next while. Until we get more snow, the windslabs will be a problem. The good news is that the cold temps are helping to break them down and the snow stability is fairly good given the widespread nature of the slabs. If the cold does last, remember to check in on the deeper layers as they will start to break down and become weaker.

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the cold snap goes on.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5