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Avalanche Forecast

Feb 9th, 2021–Feb 10th, 2021
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
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.

VERY COLD until the weekend with temperatures between -25c and -36c. This might be a good time to stay closer to your vehicle.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Low of -36c with daytime highs around -25c. Winds will be light to moderate from the NE. If the COLD is not a good enough indicator, then the wind will for sure convince you. Any kind of delay in the backcountry can seriously put you at risk.

Avalanche Summary

Two small avalanches were observed in steep rocky terrain on south aspects and two size 2 cornice releases were observed in the Goat range.

Snowpack Summary

We are looking at about 60cm of settled snow and just over 2m total snow at tree line. The interface with the storm snow is progressively getting stronger but take the time to dig and evaluate this interface before committing to larger features. Some wind effect in the alpine and our usual concerns for lee features and cross loaded gullies.

Terrain and Travel

  • Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.
  • Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

There are still some wind slabs in the alpine, some harder and some softer.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5