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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 5th, 2025–Jan 6th, 2025
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
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
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
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

Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.

Variable winds have created fresh wind slabs at alpine and treeline.

Look for sheltered areas where snow is preserved and good quality riding can be found.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday, several human and explosive-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 1 in the Crowsnest region.

If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. 10 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.

Monday

A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday

Sunny skies. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid freshly wind-loaded features, especially near ridge crests, rollovers, and in steep terrain.
  • Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Moderate gusting strong variable winds have created new wind slabs on lee slopes. Approach cross-loaded slopes at upper elevations with caution.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2