Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 16th, 2023–Jan 17th, 2023

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Alpine

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

Normal cautions should be sufficient to manage any alpine hazards lingering in the region. Pray for snow!

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Small wet loose avalanches were reported Friday with warming temperatures.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

High freezing levels over the weekend produced moist surface snow up to 2000 m, now a crust. Wind has stripped open and alpine terrain and there is little snow left for transport. Forecast trace flurries will do little to change this picture over the next few days.

The mid-pack continues to settle and consolidate. Basal facets are found in the bottom 20-40 cm.

Weather Summary

Monday night

Mainly cloudy. Light northwest to southwest winds.

Tuesday

A mix of sun and cloud. Light west or northwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -4.

Wednesday

Sunny breaks. Light to moderate west or southwest winds, increasing over the day. Treeline high temperatures around -4.

Thursday

Mainly cloudy. Light west or southwest winds. Treeline high temperatures around -4 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.