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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 9th, 2014–Nov 10th, 2014

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

Early season avalanche hazard exists at higher elevations in isolated terrain features. Be mindful of terrain above you. Consider the consequences of even a small avalanche when in steep/exposed terrain and avoid terrain traps.

Confidence

Poor

Weather Forecast

Snowfall should end overnight Sunday. Monday will see light to moderate northerly winds and very cold temperatures with the mercury bottoming out near -27 degrees.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new observed, but visibility was poor.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 20cm of new snow at treeline in past 36hrs with increasingly strong NE winds. November rain crust buried 5 to 10cm at treeline. Early season observations are very limited.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Watch for sluffing in steep terrain, particularly at higher elevations.

Avoid travelling on ledges and cliffs where sluffing may have severe consequences.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Storm Slabs

Isolated pockets of slab can be found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine. Watch for "reverse" wind loading due to northerly winds.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2