Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Dec 1st, 2016 3:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs.

matt.mueller, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

Not a lot of change out there, but still watch for windslabs in the alpine. Cross loaded gullies are worth some extra attention.

Summary

Confidence

Weather Forecast

Isolated flurries and light alpine winds overnight. Tomorrow will have a high temp of -10 with freezing level around 1300m. No significant snow is expected but winds will increase to 45 km/hr from the SW.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing was noted, however visibility was limited.

Snowpack Summary

Overnight we had up to 7cm of new snow. This new snow came in very slow and was spotty in nature. Some areas saw only a few cm's. Like yesterday, there is no significant impact on the snowpack as a whole. The windslabs are still the main concern followed by the Nov 12th crust interface. Down 30 to 50cm respectively.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs are widespread in Alpine areas and exposed Treeline features. Human triggering is possible in steep and/or unsupported terrain.

Caution in lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.Choose well supported terrain without convexities.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Dec 2nd, 2016 2:00PM