Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 25 – 26, 2013Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Chinook conditions prevail again tomorrow.  Watch for strong winds and above seasonal temps.  Skiing is rather rugged at the moment.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    Hard wind slabs are found in lee and cross-loaded features in the Alpine and at Treeline. Steep and unsupported features are the primary concern.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–4
    Avalanches that are initiated in the upper snowpack could step down to the October crust or the ground.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Chinook conditions will prevail for a few more days.  Expect no new snow, warm temps and windy conditions.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity over the past 24hrs.

Snowpack Summary

Snowpack continues to settle under the more seasonal conditions.  Strong winds have created widespread windslabs in alpine terrain and isolated areas at treeline.  These slabs are overlying a weak facetted base that has been collapsing easily under a skiers weight.  In alpine locations, the 1027 crust can still be found 10-20cm of the ground.

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