Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East.
Seek out areas that have been sheltered from the wind for the lowest avalanche danger and the best riding.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Small dry loose avalanches were observed in steep terrain on Sunday. No slab avalanches have been reported in a few days.
If you head into the back country consider submitting a MIN post!
Snowpack Summary
Previous strong westerly wind has scoured slopes in the alpine and formed wind slab on east facing terrain.
20 to 40 cm of faceted snow overlies a weak layer from late January. This layer consists of a crust on sun exposed slopes and a layer of surface hoar on all other aspects.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.
Weather Summary
day Night
Clear skies. 10 to 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -27 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind shifting to 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. 10 to 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -10 °C, potential for inversion with warmer temperatures in the alpine.
Thursday
Increasing cloud throughout the day with trace amounts of snow. 10 to 20 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -11 °C.
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More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Wind slab may still be rider triggerable in exposed terrain.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2