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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 14th, 2019–Nov 15th, 2019

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Alpine

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low

Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

Some snow is forecasted for the week end. Until then be prepared for tracks in the skiable areas and a variable snowpack everywhere else.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Sunday might have some precipitation, but until then its going to be -4 to -10, light winds and partly cloudy skies.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new was seen today.

Snowpack Summary

The Oct crust and november crust are both obvious within the snowpack. The Nov 9 crust is down 20-30cm and so far not producing avalanches. Surface snow is variable and ranges from dry and loose in sheltered areas, to crusts on due south aspects and wind slabs in many alpine areas. Basically expect a shallow, variable snowpack.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Be on the lookout for wind slab, especially in gullies and lee features. Wind prone areas at treeline may have small slabs.

Be careful with wind loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and roll-overs.
Be very cautious with gully features.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2