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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 7th, 2024–Dec 8th, 2024

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

East Kakwa, Tumbler.

Use caution as you travel into wind affected terrain and assess slopes for wind slab.

Data is very limited in this region.

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanches have been reported in this region.

Please consider filling out a Mountain Information Network report if you are headed out.

Snowpack Summary

Storm snow from Friday and Saturday may have formed wind slab on north and east aspects.

The lower snowpack contains a crust from early-November, possibly with weak facets around it. Its distribution and reactivity are uncertain.

Data is very limited in this region.

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

A mix of clear skies and cloud with trace amounts of snow possible. 20 to 40 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 15 to 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4°C.

Monday

Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 35 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Avoid terrain traps such as gullies and cliffs where the consequence of any avalanche could be serious.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.