Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Tumbler.
The snowpack is shallow with many hazards on or near the surface.
Small pockets of wind slab over facets could be found near ridge crests.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
Check out this great MIN report from Core Lodge.
The snowpack is shallow, faceted and highly wind-effected. Expect scouring on windward slopes and isolated pockets of deep wind slab over facets near ridge crests on leeward slopes. A crust has formed on the surface below treeline.
Several crusts exist in the mid pack. Isolated pockets of buried surface hoar could be found in sheltered terrain.
Average snowpack depths at treeline are highly variable (20 to 70 cm). Many hazards are on or just below the surface.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Clear periods with no new snow. South alpine wind, 30 to 60 km/h. Treeline temperature -6°C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud, no new snow. South alpine wind, 40 to 70 km/h. Treeline temperature reach a high of -1 °C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with light snowfall, trace accumulation. South alpine wind, 60 to 100 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
Wednesday
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries. South alpine wind, 25 to 50 km/h. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Expect shallow snow cover that barely covers ground roughness.
- Avalanche danger is often elevated in alpine gullies where snow has accumulated.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated slopes near ridge crests could have wind slab sitting over a weak faceted base.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5