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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 25th, 2015–Nov 26th, 2015
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Kananaskis.

The sunny skies, strong solar effect and warming trend may cause localized instabilities. Particularity on the stepper south aspects. Other than that, the skiing is reasonable with a well settled snowpack.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

A front will be moving into the area which will bring warmer temps over the next few days. Another clear day is on the books for tomorrow with light winds from a variety of directions. Daytime highs will approach -3 at 2000m. Needless to day, no snow is expected for some time.

Avalanche Summary

A few very isolated loose dry avalanches out of steep cliff terrain.

Snowpack Summary

10-12 cm of new snow in the last 48hrs has freshened up the skiing in many areas. There is some surface hoar growth in open areas, but nothing serious or widespread just yet. In general the snowpack is quite well settled and stable for this time of year. The snow depth at treeline varies from 60-100cm. At the Burstall parking lot there is 68cm of snow on the ground.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

These are becoming harder to trigger with the cold temps and stable weather pattern. Thin areas and crossloaded terrain remain the potential trouble zones.
Avoid cross loaded features.>Avoid unsupported slopes.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3