Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Maligne.
Some beautiful days ahead, with a pretty good start to the ski season. Watch out for those early season hazards!
Confidence
Moderate
Avalanche Summary
Isolated small loose dry avalanches have been observed on the icefields parkway over the last few days.
Snowpack Summary
Variable surface conditions exist including wind affected snow, surface faceting, and powder in sheltered areas. The snow pack is overall supportive with no major layers of concern.
Weather Summary
Clear and dry weather will continue through the next several days.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Watch for wind-loaded pockets especially around ridgecrest and in extreme terrain.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Isolated pockets of wind slab exist in the alpine from variable winds.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5