Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 7th, 2016 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Wet.

KESAdmin, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

Watch for early season hazards, such as shallow buried rocks and trees. Unusually high freezing levels expected.

Summary

Confidence

Moderate - Freezing levels are uncertain

Weather Forecast

Warm and windy for the next few days. Freezing levels will rise to mountain top on Tuesday. No precipitation expected.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new observed or reported in past 24hrs.

Snowpack Summary

Early season conditions exist with snow only really in the Alpine elevation band. Wind slabs are found in lee features and gullies in the Alpine. Moist snow on solar aspects in the afternoon.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind slabs are found along lee features and gullies in Alpine terrain.

Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.

Aspects: North, North East, East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Loose Wet

High freezing levels will lead to the possibility of loose wet avalanches on solar aspects.

Use extra caution on solar slopes or if the snow is moist or wet.

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 8th, 2016 2:00PM