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Avalanche Forecast

Mar 26th, 2022–Mar 27th, 2022
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be moderate

Regions: Kananaskis.

Were getting to that time of the year where early starts and continuous assessment of the snowpack is paramount. Seek polar aspects for good skiing and don't forget the skin wax!

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Forecasts don't agree on overnight temperatures. The colder the night the better the refreeze will be on solar aspects and below tree line travel. SW winds in the moderate range and no snow expected for Sunday.

Avalanche Summary

Evidence of recent (48-72hrs) wet loose avalanche activity to Size 1 in Miners couloir 

Snowpack Summary

Forecasters skied in the ha-ling area today. About 10cm of snow sits on top of a variety of refrozen and hard surfaces. The skiing was "ok" quality. No sluffing or slab activity noted through the travels

Terrain and Travel

  • Avoid sun exposed slopes when the solar radiation is strong, especially if snow is moist or wet
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and wind exposure.
  • Cornices become weak with daytime heating or solar exposure.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Wet

If the overnight temps don't get cold enough, The snow wont take long to break down. Pay close attention to the quality of the freeze overnight as this will play a large role in the timing of this problem. 

Aspects: South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Treeline, Below Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2

Persistent Slabs

Loose wet slides may step down to the March crust triggering a slab on this interface. 

Aspects: East, South East, South, South West, West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5