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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 7th, 2022–Feb 8th, 2022

Alpine

3: Considerable

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be considerable

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

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

The best skiing can be found in the trees where the wind has not gotten to it.

Confidence

Moderate -

Weather Forecast

Generally a mild week ahead of us. Tuesday is forecast to be cloudy, no snow and a high temperature of -4c in the alpine. Winds will be 60km/hr from the West.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed today but the winds are sure growing the cornices.

Snowpack Summary

A trace of snow has fallen. Windslabs can be found in all open areas at all elevations. They become tricky once you reach tree line and above because they will vary in depth and hardness. They are most prominent in cross loaded gullies and lee features such as ridgelines. If you feel denser snow or see cracking around your skis, this is a good indication they are present. The rest of the snowpack is generally well consolidated. The trees have not been impacted by the winds and still provide the best skiing.

Terrain and Travel

Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Another day of wind, wind transport and cornice building.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible - Likely

Expected Size: 1 - 2.5