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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 21st, 2015–Nov 22nd, 2015
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
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable
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

Regions: 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. 

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.

Avalanche Problems

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