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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 22nd, 2023–Jan 23rd, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

Continue to exercise safe travel practices as you seek out fresh snow.

Small avalanches could create big consequences in extreme terrain.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in our area in the last 48 hours.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A recent dusting of recent snow is covering a melt-freeze crust that can be found up to 2100 m. Moderate winds have been moving this snow around at higher elevations and are covering older wind slabs in lee terrain features from southwest winds.

The mid-pack continues to settle and consolidate. Facets exist near the base of the snowpack. Total snowpack depth ranges between 85 to 115 cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Clear with cloudy periods, potential trace accumulation early in the evening, 25 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures around -10 C.

Monday

Cloudy with clearing later in the day, up to 2 cm for the southern sections, 30 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperatures -8 C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with sun later in the day, no accumulation, 25 km/h west wind, treeline temperatures -9 C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud, no accumulation, 25 km/h west wind, treeline temperatures -10 to -5 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Small, thin wind slabs may linger in pockets near ridgelines. Recent shifting winds suggest you may find them on a wide range of aspects but wind slabs will predominantly be found on northeast and southeast aspects.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5