Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.
Continue to assess the snowpack for signs of instability and be willing to adjust plans if warranted.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
No significant avalanche activity has been reported in the last couple of days.
Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 10 cm of snow in areas since the weekend has buried various firm layers of previously wind-affected snow or a thin melt-freeze crust. The mid snowpack is generally consolidated and sits above a weak, facetted lower snowpack.
Weather Summary
Monday night
Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 5 cm. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Tuesday
Cloudy with sunny breaks, and no precipitation. Light southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, and no precipitation. Light to moderate southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures -5 to -10 C.
Thursday
Cloudy with flurries, 0 to 2 cm. Moderate to strong southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperatures 0 to -5 C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Expect wind slabs at higher elevation, in exposed terrain, like ridge or rib features. Especially in areas that have received new snow since the weekend.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, North West.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5