Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.
A stable weather pattern continues to bring us an early "Groundhog Day," resulting in a status quo for hazard.
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 72 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. Much of this snow has been redistributed by moderate to strong winds, predominately from the west, at higher elevations. They are now covering older wind slabs in lee terrain features.
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
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, no accumulation, wind southwest 15 to 30 km/h, treeline temperatures -7 C.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, no accumulation, wind southwest 25 km/h, treeline temperatures -9 C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud, no accumulation, wind southwest 25 km/h, treeline temperatures -5 to 0 C.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with late-day sun, trace accumulation, wind south west 27 km/h, treeline temperature -3 to +2 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.
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