Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, Kananaskis, North 40, Spray - KLakes.
Pleasant weather continues! Ski quality may not be the best ever, but with weather like this it is still worthwhile getting out. Think of it as earning that extra Holiday treat.
Confidence
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Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
A heavy dusting last night left 8cm near the divide, and 3-5 on the Spray Road. Amounts vary within the region, so expect more in some areas. If you guess right and pick the right drainage, you may find pockets of 10-15cm. Happy hunting. Building windslabs remain the most likely problem you'll encounter. Right now immediate lee areas at treeline are a good bet to find new slabs, but as winds become more gusty and unpredictable, slabs will creep into more open areas. It wouldn't be snowpack summary without a quick reminder of the deeper layers. While there hasn't been any natural activity involving the deeper crusts, there have been some explosive results lately that are a good reminder on this layer's potential.
Weather Summary
A cloudy day is expected for tomorrow. Winds will be light up to 2500m, and moderate 2500m and above. In both cases they'll be out of the SW. No snow is expected. Temperatures will range from -7 to -4 during the day, with a sharp drop to -12 by Monday night.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- If triggered, wind slabs avalanches may step down to deeper layers resulting in larger avalanches.
- Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Watch for new surface windslabs developing in open areas.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
If triggered the surface wind slabs may step down to this layer and involve the entire winters snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5