Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 5th, 2012 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Loose Dry and Wind Slabs.

jeremy.mackenzie, Alberta Parks

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.

Summary

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Avalanche Summary

Snowpack Summary

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

Valid until: Nov 6th, 2012 8:00AM