Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, Kananaskis, 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.
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.
Avalanche 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