Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Kananaskis.
No field observations. Snow amounts will very from area to area, There is potential for the avalanche hazard to rise quickly. Some forecast show more snow than others making it hard to forecast snow amounts. Travel at lower elevations will be poor due to the amount of rain.
Confidence
Low - Uncertainty is due to limitations in the field data. Recent weather patterns have resulted in a high degree of snowpack variability within the region.
Weather Forecast
Temps will continue to cool off over the next few days rains should turn to snow at most elevations. Mod overnight west winds in alpine continuing as the cold front moves through the region.
Avalanche Summary
No observations
Snowpack Summary
Moderate rain to 2250m along with strong winds at tree line and above. Very limited observation of any alpine feature with snow on it, as the all peaks were obscure. Would suspect that there will be wind slabs forming and new cornice growth. Â
Terrain and Travel
- Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
- Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
- Avoid areas with overhead hazard.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Immediate lee features.
No field observations
Aspects: North East, East, South East.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2