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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 13th, 2012–Dec 14th, 2012
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

Another windy day in the alpine today. Hard slabs are quickly becoming the main concern. Tread carefully when approaching ridgelines and crossloaded areas.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

High -7 & Low of -12, winds decreasing to moderate (25-40 km/hr) and very light precip.

Avalanche Summary

no new obs

Snowpack Summary

HSL building at TL & ALP,  settled midpack and 1106 crust down 70-80

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs are creeping their way down from ridgeline.  When approaching windy areas, these slabs may be quickly encountered.
Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 2 - 5

Persistent Slabs

The infamous November crust could be easier to trigger now that the wind has blown the surface snow away.
Avoid steep slopes below cornices.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 3 - 6