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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 16th, 2014–Nov 17th, 2014
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
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
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: 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!

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.

Avalanche 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