Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 21st, 2015 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

Alberta Parks matt.mueller, Alberta Parks

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Kananaskis.

The snowpack is relatively strong for early November and there is some darn fine skiing to be had. Winds were a force today in the alpine and have stripped some features down  to rock.  Keep your heads up for shallow facetted areas in the alpine. 

Summary

Confidence

Good - Wind speed and direction is uncertain on Monday

Weather Forecast

Temperatures will continue to rise slightly for Sunday and strong NW winds will persist through the evening.  The ridge will break down early Monday and some precipitation is expected with a cold front moving over the K-Country district.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche activity observed today. 

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is remarkably well supportive and settled at treeline and below.  Widespread wind effect and redistribution in the alpine observed.  A few shallow areas in the alpine where the wind has done its damage.  In general, a relatively strong snowpack for this time of the year.

Problems

Wind Slabs

An icon showing Wind Slabs
Avoid convexities or areas with a thin or variable snowpack.>Avoid cross loaded slopes at or above treeline.>Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

1 - 3

Valid until: Nov 22nd, 2015 2:00PM

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