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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 14th, 2021–Nov 15th, 2021
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
4: High
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be high
Treeline
3: Considerable
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be considerable
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be below threshold
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

As the storm continues to push through the region, approach slopes and features with a high level of uncertainty, Remember, it is only November! 

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

The storm continues. Various weather models are calling for an additional 30-40cm overnight and Monday. Accompanied by extreme winds from the West and warm temperatures. 

Avalanche Summary

No visual observations today, however many audible avalanches heard throughout the region today

Snowpack Summary

Limited data is available so far this season as forecasters havent been out due to low snow amounts and challenging travel. Currently 30-50cm of snow is at treeline with a temperature crust related to recent rains 10-20cm off the ground. We don't have a firm grasp on how high this crust goes at this time due to limited field observations. Windslabs are being reported in alpine areas along ridgelines and crossloaded features. 

Terrain and Travel

  • Watch for fresh storm slabs building throughout the day.
  • Early season avalanches at any elevation have the potential to be particularly dangerous due to obstacles that are exposed or just below the surface.
  • Pay attention to the wind, once it starts to blow fresh sensitive wind slabs are likely to form.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation, aspect and exposure to wind.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Windslabs and storm slabs will be developing in open terrain with the new snow and winds and warm temperatures.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Very Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5