Avalanche Forecast

Issued: May 1st, 2024 2:45PM

The alpine rating is considerable, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Storm Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

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Kananaskis, Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40, Spray - KLakes.

New snow is quickly settling. While the hazard has temporarily dropped, expect another immediate spike when it warms up. Loose wet avalanches will become a concern with heat.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new in the last 12-24 hours, however visibility has been poor.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storm snow has rapidly settled and has bonded with underlying layers. The new snow is resting on either a soft crust or moist depending on elevation. Storm/settlement slabs are still possible in steep alpine areas.

Weather Summary

Light snow is expected to continue for the next 2 days. Up to 10cm could arrive by Thursday night. Light north winds and temps hovering around -5 until Friday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Watch for changing conditions today, storm slabs may become increasingly reactive.
Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.

Problems

Storm Slabs

Large Spring storm is forecast. Likely turn the new snow into a soft slab.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1.5 - 2.5

Deep Persistent Slabs

This will be a concern when the crust breaks down.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: May 3rd, 2024 3:00PM