Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 16th, 2014 3:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is below threshold. Known problems include Wind Slabs and Loose Dry.

matt.mueller, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

The avalanche season is creeping up on us. A bit of a slow start this year in terms of snow. Be very cautious with early season hazards. Buried obstacles can put an end to a season in a hurry!

Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Overall the temperatures will rise over the next few days. A minor inversion is also forecasted for mid-week. No precip is expected and the winds will remain light at all elevations for the next few days.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches

Snowpack Summary

Snow depths vary through the region. Current valley bottom snow depths are: Burstall Parking 14cm, Highwood Parking 35cm, Aster Lake 48cm. The November rain crust is noticeable, and the suspected failure plane for a few scatted avalanches. The crust is down 10-20cms at treeline elevations. All of the snow above the crust is weak and facetted from the cold temperatures. Surface hoar has been noted in most areas.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.>

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

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Loose Dry

Be very cautious with gully features.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Unlikely - Possible

Expected Size

1 - 2

Valid until: Nov 17th, 2014 2:00PM