Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 10 – 11, 2015Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

It looks like our winter might officially start this weekend! Forecasts are suggesting almost a meter of snow at alpine elevations. In the meantime the hazard will plateau at moderate in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Expect to see these in the steeper alpine areas. Watch for unsupported, cliff terrain while ice climbing. 

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2
    Watch for high winds reloading gully features on lee aspects.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new from the last 24hrs. Some loose dry avalanches were noted from a few days ago. These were small (size 1). Some older windslabs were also noted.

Snowpack Summary

Windloading is ongoing at upper treeline and alpine elevations. There was some evidence today of a loose dry natural cycle running mid storm in steep terrain. No new windslabs were noted. Having said that, windslabs do exist in the alpine and  possibly in open areas at upper treeline.

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