Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Apr 29 – 30, 2013Alberta Parks

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Avalanche danger

Wed

Thu

Alpine

2 · Moderate

Treeline

2 · Moderate

Below

1 · Low

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Highlights

Periods of relatively heavy snowfall on Monday with more expected Tuesday. Add in strong winds and mild temperatures and thin storm slabs are quick to develop in higher terrain. Bulletins will be issued intermittently for the rest of the season.

Avalanche problems

Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Possible
Size
1–4
Wind slabs are found in Alpine areas on lee and cross-loaded features. In most areas these slabs sit on a crust. Take the time to evaluate the bond of the wind slabs to the crusts below.
Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Possible - Likely
Size
1–3
Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Alpine
Treeline
Below treeline
Likelihood
Unlikely - Possible
Size
1–3
Solar aspects are susceptible to increasing avalanche danger each day as solar radiation affect the snowpack. Plan your day to avoid exposure to large sunny slopes in the afternoons.