Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.
Continue to assess the snowpack for signs of instability, especially in wind-exposed terrain, and be willing to adjust plans if warranted.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No significant avalanche activity has been reported in the last couple of days.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
New snow has been redistributed by recent winds in exposed terrain. While in sheltered terrain roughly 10 cm of low-density snow overlies various firm layers. The mid snowpack is generally consolidated and sits above a weak, facetted lower snowpack.
Weather Summary
Wednesday night
Mostly clear, no precipitation. Moderate southwest winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Thursday
Cloudy with flurries, and trace snow. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C. Freezing levels 1500 m.
Friday
Cloudy with flurries, and trace snow. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures around 0 C. Freezing levels 2000 m.
Saturday
Cloudy with flurries, and trace snow. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures around 0 C. Freezing levels 2000 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
In general there is very little loose snow on the surface available for wind transport. However wind slabs may still be forming in exposed terrain, like slopes adjacent to ridge or rib features.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5