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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Mar 14th, 2026–Mar 15th, 2026

Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Alpine
Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Kananaskis, Bow Valley, Highwood Pass, North 40, Spray - KLakes.

Storm snow continues to settle and winds continue to stay away. Watch carefully for winds picking up, and areas that have an existing soft slab.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

Looks like a few more large avalanches released last night. SE face of Mt. Shark and Tent Ridge both went in the sz 3 range. The Tent Ridge avalanche may have happened today, it was partially filled in.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storm snow has settled to about 40cm at treeline with a total snow depth of 210-245cm. North aspects are tightening up well with the cooler temperatures. Mar 7th doesn't seem to exist, but the Feb 14th is still noticeable down about 110cm. South aspects have a couple of crusts worth looking at before committing to open areas. What we call the Mar 7th is down 80cm. Its a centimeter thick and prominent. Interestingly, in tests there was a layer of facets 5cm above the crust that was reliably failing in the moderate range. Worth investigating when you're out and about.

Weather Summary

Morning low of -22, high of -10 with light could. No snow expected. Winds 20km/hr NW at tree line.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent strong wind means wind slabs may be found farther downslope than expected.
  • Expect slab conditions to change drastically as you move into wind-exposed terrain.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.