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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 16th, 2013–Nov 17th, 2013
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

Ice climbers beware of gullies and the likelihood of there being loose dry avalanches. Upcoming winds will redistribute the snow, the snowpack may change quickly as a result.

Confidence

Fair - Due to variable weather conditions

Weather Forecast

Flurries overnight with increasing winds (strong range) out of the West. Temps still predicted to fall.

Avalanche Summary

Loose dry avalanches out of very steep, rocky terrain were observed today.

Snowpack Summary

Up to 10cm's of low density snow has fallen. Moderate winds have left most of this new snow available for transport. Storm slabs probably exist near ridgeline in the ALP. These will be sitting on the hard slabs created during the last wind event. The difference in slab density may make for touchy conditions in specific areas.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Touchy storm slabs will continue to develop in Alpine terrain with recent snow and winds. Winds are forecasted to reach into the strong range overnight.
Avoid freshly wind loaded features.>Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

The spotty windslabs that have been a problem in the last while will now be buried below the incoming snow.
Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South, South West.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 3