Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Kakwa, Pine Pass, Tumbler.
The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you do head into the backcountry consider submitting a MIN post.
Snowpack Summary
Extensive wind-affected surfaces are found in alpine and exposed treeline terrain. In wind-sheltered terrain, the upper snowpack is largely low-density and faceted. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may exist approximately 50 to 90 cm deep.
The lower snowpack is consolidated and strong
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear skies. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and clouds. 20 to 30 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Pay attention to isolated wind affected features in the alpine, as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
- Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Reactive wind slabs may exist on all aspects in exposed terrain with winds shifting direction on Thursday.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2