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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 5th, 2012–Nov 6th, 2012

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

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

Below Threshold

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

It is still very early in the season, but there is enough snow at higher altitudes to create avalanches. Even a small slide could have serious consequences. Recent warm temperatures and strong winds are creating wind slabs in the alpine.

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Snowpack Summary

Avalanche Problems

Loose Dry

Several naturally triggered sluffs have been observed on steep N and E aspects in the alpine. Be aware of overhead terrain and avoid gully features.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Wind Slabs

Isolated pockets of wind slab up to 40cm deep are present in lee and cross loaded features in the alpine. Gully features are particularly concerning.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 4