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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 6th, 2018–Dec 7th, 2018
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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.

Will it ever snow again???  We are in a holding pattern until the high pressure ridge breaks down later in the week. 

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Friday is looking like.....SNOW!  kidding..haha.  Unfortunately no new snow is forecast for the next few days.  Temps will be in the -12C range and winds will be light.

Avalanche Summary

A few smaller loose dry avalanches from steeper terrain up to sz 1. 

Snowpack Summary

Hard slabs that will fail in the facets overlying the October crust is the main concern at this time. As the snowpack get the hollow feeling, especially in steeper or unsupported terrain such as between the pitches of ice climbs be heads up. Low doesn't mean no... Avalanches can still occur with human triggerring in certain areas.  Cooler temps are promoting widespread facetting....

Avalanche Problems

Deep Persistent Slabs

Hard slabs overlying the October crust is the main concern. Be cautious in gullies, unsupported areas or steeper terrain.
Carefully evaluate terrain features by digging and testing on adjacent, safe slopes. Watch for whumpfing, hollow sounds, and shooting cracks.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5