Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Kakwa, McGregor, North Rockies, Pine Pass, Tumbler.
Be aware of changing snow conditions throughout the day and avoid sun-exposed slopes during the warmest hours.
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Despite the low danger rating, the likelihood of triggering an avalanche will likely increase throughout the day with warming and strong solar radiation expected.
Snowpack Summary
A melt-freeze crust has likely formed on all but north-facing alpine slopes. The crust may vary in strength depending on elevation and aspect. The crust will deteriorate and transition to wet snow with daytime warming and solar radiation.
Dry, settled powder snow can still be found on shaded aspects in the alpine.
Weather Summary
Thursday Night
Clear. 30 to 50 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C. Freezing level at valley bottoms.
Friday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.
Saturday
Sunny. 20 to 40 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature +2 °C. Freezing level 2000 m.
Sunday
Cloudy with 0 to 5 cm of snow in alpine terrain. Freezing level 1600 m. 20 to 40 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature 0 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
- When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
- Back off slopes as the surface becomes moist or wet with rising temperatures.
- Pay attention to cornices and give them a wide berth when traveling on or below ridges.