Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Feb 3 – 4, 2022Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Strong SW winds are forecast to arrive overnight and into Friday making the new windslabs more reactive. 

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    Cracking was observed along ridgecrests above treeline on Thursday. As winds continue on friday these slabs will continue to develop. 

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Temperatures will continue to warm on Friday with daytime highs around -6C forecast. As it always does, when it gets warmer, it gets windier. Friday is forecast to have strong winds out of the SW for most of the day. Light snowfall is also expected with accumulations around 3-5cm. 

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported on Thursday. 

Snowpack Summary

Recent snow has formed windslabs in alpine and isolated areas at treeline. These windslabs are 30-60cm deep and noted along ridge crests and in crossloaded features. They are mainly be encountered on N and E aspects. Forecasters have noted cracking along ridgecrests during the week indicating that human triggerring is a possibility. 

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Approach lee and cross-loaded slopes with caution.

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