Avalanche Forecast

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Monday: Mix of sun and cloud / Moderate northwest winds / Freezing level at 1000m. Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at valley bottom.  Wednesday: Light flurries / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at valley bottom

No recent avalanche observations have been reported in the region but there is likely enough snow for avalanches above around 1700m. Wind loaded features are expected to be the primary concern right now but due to the lack of observations, we cannot yet issue avalanche problems or danger ratings. If you are out in the mountains, please consider contributing to the Mountain Information Network.

Early season snowpack observations are still very limited in the region but the threshold for avalanches is expected to have been exceeded at treeline and in the alpine. Limited reports suggest snow surfaces at higher elevations are wind-affected. This suggests wind slabs should be on your radar as you gain elevation. Kananaskis Country is currently reporting that 30-40cm of snow is now overlying the mid-November crust layer and conditions are probably similar in the South Rockies. In the Lizard Range forecast region, the snowpack is reported to be below threshold for avalanches below around 1700m.