Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Jan 23 – 24, 2021Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Highlights

Well very little change. Beautiful weather and if you are in the sun the temperatures are quite nice, good travel and big views. Continue to watch the wind slabs while out traveling around, They will be changing with the cold weather.  

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the cold snap goes on.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind effect is the major theme for the next while. Until we get more snow, the windslabs will be a problem. The good news is that the cold temps are helping to break them down. If the cold does last, remember to check in on the deeper layers as they will start to break down and become weaker.

Terrain and Travel

  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
  • Avoid areas where the snow feels stiff and/or slabby.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

The forecast is saying cold for a few more days. In the sun it makes the temps feel manageable. Still today there was an inversion hope that continues. No real snow in the forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed today.

Regions covered