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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 5th, 2018–Dec 6th, 2018

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

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.

Great ice climbing conditions but watch for hard slab pockets. The skiing is thin especially at valley bottom.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Thursday and Friday are expected to bring a mix of sun and cloud with alpine temperatures of -12c and light winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new natural avalanche activity.

Snowpack Summary

Hard slabs that will fail in the facets overlying the October crust is the main concern at this time. As the snowpack get the hollow feeling, especially in steeper or unsupported terrain such as between the pitches of ice climbs be heads up. Low doesn't mean no... Avalanches can still occur with human triggerring in certain areas.

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Hard slabs overlying the October crust is the main concern. Be cautious in gullies, unsupported areas or steeper terrain.

Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.Carefully evaluate terrain features by digging and testing on adjacent, safe slopes.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5