Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, Flathead, Lizard, Lizard-Flathead, South Rockies.
Isolated wind slabs may persist, particularly within the Alberta section of the region.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanches have been reported.
Data in this region is limited. Please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Recent snow has been redistributed by strong west winds, creating various wind-affected snow surfaces at higher elevations.
There is a prominent crust down 30-60 cm.
The average snow depth at treeline varies widely from 50-100 cm, with the deepest snowpack around the Fernie area. Snow depth tapers rapidly below treeline.
Weather Summary
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Thursday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -3 °C, freezing level 1500 m.
Friday
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, south alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, south alpine winds 10 to 20 km/h, treeline temperature 0 °C with an alpine temperature inversion.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been wind-affected.
- Avoid steep, rocky, and wind effected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of wind slab linger at higher elevations, especially around ridgecrests and high points.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2