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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 7th, 2016–Nov 8th, 2016

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold

Below Treeline

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

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

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.

Avalanche 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