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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 2nd, 2012–Nov 3rd, 2012
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
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.

Chinook conditions are expected to occur this weekend so its going to get warm and windy! Ice climbers, keep an eye on overhead terrain. Sluffs can quickly grow to a big size and knock you over.

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Chinook conditions expected to occur this weekend. Expect to see winds increase into the strong range throughout the day on Saturday peaking in the evening. Very little precipitation is expected with this event.

Avalanche Summary

A few loose wet avalanches up to size 2 occurred with the rain and wind event on Thursday Nov 1st.

Snowpack Summary

Recent rains have created a breakable rain crust up to 2350m in areas along the divide. Further east out towards Highwood pass and the Rae Glacier, this crust extends to higher elevations.

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Several naturally triggered sluffs have been observed on steep N and E aspects in the alpine. Be aware of overhead terrain and avoid gully features.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Isolated pockets of wind slab up to 40cm deep are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine. Gully features are particularly concerning.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3