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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 26th, 2012–Dec 27th, 2012
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
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
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.

Enjoy the good skiing out there, but take some time to assess the chosen runs properly. Especially if searching for new lines.MM

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Contunued NW flow, temps rising slightly and no precip

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches observed

Snowpack Summary

No new snow in last 24hrs. Surface facetting(top 10) due to cold temps. Mid pack well settled with buried windslabs evident in alpine near ridge lines & crossloaded features. Nov crust down 100 at Treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

A variety of slabs from previous wind events continue to be a concern. These vary in thickness and burial depth. Near ridgelines and crossloaded features are still the areas these slabs will be encountered.
Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.>

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 4

Deep Persistent Slabs

This layer is still a concern despite the lack of activity. Today's snow study trip found a generally deep snowpack, however shallow areas were still found in the alpine. Treat these variable areas with caution.
Avoid shallow snowpack areas where triggering is more likely.>

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 3 - 6