Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Polar aspects are still holding cold snow and providing good skiing. The sun has come out in the last 2 days, so expect crusts or moist snow on solar aspects that are lower elevation.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

    Wind transport in the alpine were starting to form wind slabs.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

    In high polar areas the older (and deeper) Feb 14th layer is still present and concerning,

Confidence

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed or reported today.

Snowpack Summary

The forecast team went up the Robertson glacier today up to 2900m. The snowpack on the glacier was on average 300cm of pencil hard snow. Wind slabs were growing a bit today with the moderate to strong South winds up high.

In most of our forecast area, the March 24 crust can be found up to 2450m with an average of 20-40cm on top of it with the interface being facets.

Weather Summary

Wednesday will bring of mix of sun and cloud in the morning with flurries developping in late afternoon. The morning will start off at a cool -13c and warm up to -1c. Winds will be in the 30km/hr range from the South with an expected freezing level of 2000m.

Flurries/snow expected Thursday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.

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