Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 27 – 28, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
Early season
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Highlights

Small pockets of wind slab are the most likely avalanche problem you'll find out there. Early season hazards remain. Lightly buried rocks, variable snow quality and shrubs are the top 3 hazards that could get you. Tread lightly.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

    Buried wind slabs along ridgelines and in gully features.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed today with good visibility.

Snowpack Summary

Little change today. There's been some minor wind loading overnight, but not enough to make a significant difference. The primary concern remains the wind slabs resting on the Nov 11 crust.

Weather Summary

Snow amounts have tapered to only a few centimeters. Winds will change from NE to NW and diminish in speed. We're looking at light winds by tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures should hold steady at -14°.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful with sluffing in steep terrain, especially above cliffs and terrain traps.
  • Ice climbers should be equipped with avalanche safety gear.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.

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