Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Feb 26th, 2018 3:00PM

The alpine rating is moderate, the treeline rating is moderate, and the below treeline rating is low. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Deep Persistent Slabs.

michael.olsthoorn, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

Good skiing can still be found in sheltered areas. Be alert as cornices are getting larger with all these winds.

Summary

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

The 3cm of snow we got Sunday night has been blown somewhere on this fine windy Monday. Tuesday is forecasted to bring a mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries and yes, more moderate westerly winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine: Wind slabs are widespread. Be alert for triggering in shallow areas.Treeline: Wind slabs are noticeable and variable in exposed terrain.Below Treeline: The snow is now weak and faceted but still supportive to skier traffic.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Facetting is helping ease this problem at treeline. The alpine on the other hand is still covered in windslabs of varying densities.

Use caution in lee areas. Recent wind loading has created wind slabs.Evaluate unsupported slopes critically.

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2.5

Deep Persistent Slabs

Large triggers are a concern. It's safe to say we're in the "low probability/high consequence" situation. Avoid thin areas.

Be aware of the potential for full depth avalanches due to deeply buried weak layers.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

2 - 3.5

Valid until: Feb 27th, 2018 2:00PM