Avalanche forecast

East Kakwa

Jan 12 – 13, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Watch for signs of instability like shooting cracks and recent avalanches, especially below ridgelines and in cross-loaded features.Observations are limited, verify conditions.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs are most likely to be reactive where they have formed on old, faceted surfaces (loose, sugary snow).

Confidence

Low

Avalanche Summary

No avalanches have been reported in this area in the month of January.

Observations are almost non-existent in this area. If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Snowpack Summary

Moderate to strong winds continue, and shift back to the southwest for Sunday compared to northwest on Saturday. There may be very little snow left for forming fresh wind slabs, but expect exposed terrain at treeline and above to be wind-effected.

The snowpack in this region is expected to be much shallower and more faceted compared to areas further west.

Observations are almost non-existent in this area. If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN (Mountain Information Network).

Weather Summary

Saturday Night

Cloudy with 0 to 2 cm of snow. 30 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Treeline temperature -6 °C.

Monday

Mostly sunny. 50 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Possible temperature inversion above 1500 m. Treeline temperature -2 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with light flurries/rain. 60 to 90 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing level rising to 1750 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Wind slabs are most reactive during their formation.
  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Use caution above cliffs and terrain traps where even small avalanches may have severe consequences.

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