Avalanche Forecast

Issued: May 4th, 2012 4:00PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Wet, Deep Persistent Slabs and Cornices.

jeremy.mackenzie, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

Summary

Confidence

Fair - Due to variable weather conditions for the entire period

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Snowpack Summary

Problems

Loose Wet

This problem will be a concern whenever overnight freezes are minimal or rain or daytime heating issues arise.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Likely

Expected Size

1 - 4

Deep Persistent Slabs

"Warm days" are re-awakening some of the deeply buried weak layers at the base. There has been recent activity on this layer. These slides are proving to be very destructive taking out mature timber at the base of there normal runouts.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

4 - 7

Cornices

Mature cornices may provide large triggers to trigger loose wet or deep persistent slabs

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Possible - Likely

Expected Size

1 - 6

Valid until: May 5th, 2012 9:00AM