Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.
Normal cautions should be sufficient to manage any alpine hazards lingering in the region. Pray for snow!
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
Small wet loose avalanches were reported Friday with warming temperatures.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
High freezing levels over the weekend produced moist surface snow up to 2000 m, now a crust. Wind has stripped open and alpine terrain and there is little snow left for transport. Forecast trace flurries will do little to change this picture over the next few days.
The mid-pack continues to settle and consolidate. Basal facets are found in the bottom 20-40 cm.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Mainly cloudy. Light northwest to southwest winds.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. Light west or northwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -4.
WednesdaySunny breaks. Light to moderate west or southwest winds, increasing over the day. Treeline high temperatures around -4.
ThursdayMainly cloudy. Light west or southwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -4 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
- Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.