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Avalanche Forecast

Dec 7th, 2024–Dec 8th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

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.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Recent snow and wind may have formed wind slab in exposed terrain.

Aspects: North, North East, East, North West.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5