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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 19th, 2021–Jan 20th, 2021

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

Fair skiing can be found in very sheltered areas. The wind has affected most open areas.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday Forecast: Strong West winds up to 75km/hr along with mainly cloudy skies and the odd flurry. The high will be -10c in the morning and dropping to -22c by night time.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed along the Spray corridor.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind slabs in the alpine and into tree line. The very strong winds over the last 2 days might just lay down another slab if there is any snow left to transport. The cornices are large for this time of year.

Terrain and Travel

Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Tuesday/Wednesday strong West winds might lay down another wind slab.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5