Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Jan 19 – 20, 2021Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low

Highlights

Fair skiing can be found in very sheltered areas. The wind has affected most open areas.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    Tuesday/Wednesday strong West winds might lay down another wind slab.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday Forecast: Strong West winds up to 75km/hr along with mainly cloudy skies and the odd flurry. The high will be -10c in the morning and dropping to -22c by night time.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed along the Spray corridor.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind slabs in the alpine and into tree line. The very strong winds over the last 2 days might just lay down another slab if there is any snow left to transport. The cornices are large for this time of year.

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

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