Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Feb 9 – 10, 2013Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The sun is packing a punch right now. Be cautious of terrain above that is basking in the sun. Cornices also deserve a wide berth. MM

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–4
    Last week's wind slabs are now buried by the dribs and drabs of snow we are receiving. Watch for thin weak areas surrounding these slabs.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
    More of a potential problem for ice climbers on the less traveled routes right now.

Avalanche Summary

one cornice triggered avalanche noted on backside of Reade's Tower. S asp. SZ 2, 2400m.

Weather Forecast

Clear skies again tomorrow with some more flurries are expected. Light to moderate winds from the N. Temperatures will rise again tomorrow, especially on solar aspects.

Snowpack Summary

a few cm's of new snow at all elevations. Alpine had 20-30 cms of storm snow that is waiting for redistribution by the winds. Shallow areas in alpine rotting out near ground, depth hoar developing. Caution in thin areas. At TL, a variety of windslabs are out there. Generally these are well bonded, but steep convex rolls & thin areas are potential trouble spots. BTL snowpack is heavily facetted and structure less.

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