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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Dec 8th, 2024–Dec 9th, 2024

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

Due to changing wind the snow surface will likely be wind affected on all exposed slopes at upper elevations. At lower elevations there is likely a crust on or near the surface.

A crust from early November could be found down 70 cm with facets above it.

Data is very limited in this region.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly clear with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6°C.

Monday

Mostly sunny with no snow expected. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7°C.

Tuesday

Mix of sun and cloud with no snow expected. 35 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5°C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow expected. 25 to 35 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3°C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • 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.