Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Kananaskis.
Be careful out there. All slopes from within the forest to the alpine are primed for human triggering.
Confidence
High -
Weather Forecast
Christmas Day will have temperatures between -8c and -12c along with light SW winds and a mix of sun and cloud.
Boxing Day will cool off to -18c, light winds and also a mix of sun and cloud.
Avalanche Summary
One size 3.5 natural avalanche occurred within the last 24hrs along Tent Ridge. Several other size 2 and 3 were observed.
Snowpack Summary
Natural avalanche activity has slowed down but there is still a strong likelihood of human triggering. There is about 60-110cm of storm snow that is settling slowly. Below treeline, open glades should be approached with caution as the storm snow is sitting on a weak faceted base. Yesterday, the forecasters were able to ski cut avalanches to ground in the forest. Exposure to overhead hazard should be approached cautiously.
Terrain and Travel
- In times of uncertainty conservative terrain choices are our best defense.
- Conservative terrain selection is critical, choose only well supported, low consequence lines.
- Any steep opening in the trees should be treated as suspect right now.