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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 19th, 2023–Jan 20th, 2023
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
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: Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

Continue to practice safe travel techniques.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received reports of avalanche observations since Monday, when thin wind slabs were triggered by riders.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A dusting of snow overlies a melt-freeze crust up to 2100 m. Wind-affected snow prevails above 2100 m, with thin, old wind slabs in lee terrain features from recent southwest wind.

The mid-pack continues to settle and consolidate. Facets exist near the base of the snowpack.

Weather Summary

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with no precipitation, 20 to 30 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -7 °C.

Friday

Mostly clear skies with no precipitation, 20 to 30 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -6 °C.

Saturday

Partly cloudy with increasing clouds and afternoon precipitation, accumulation 1 to 3 cm, 20 to 40 km/h southwest wind, treeline temperature -5 °C.

Sunday

Early-morning snowfall then clear skies, accumulation 2 to 5 cm, 20 km/h northwest wind, treeline temperature -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • When a thick, melt-freeze surface crust is present, avalanche activity is unlikely.
  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Small, thin wind slabs may linger in leeward pockets near ridgelines.

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Unlikely

Expected Size: 1 - 1.5