Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Nov 28th, 2016 3:39PM

The alpine rating is below threshold, the treeline rating is below threshold, and the below treeline rating is below threshold.

Avalanche Canada jlammers, Avalanche Canada

Due to the lack of snowpack and avalanche data, we are currently unable to issue danger ratings for this region. If you're in the mountains, please consider contributing to the Mountain Information Network.

Summary

Confidence

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Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at valley bottom. Wednesday: Light Flurries / Moderate to strong southwest winds / Freezing level at valley bottom. Thursday:  Very light flurries / Light northwest winds / Freezing level at valley bottom

Avalanche Summary

No recent avalanche observations have been reported in the region but there is likely enough snow for avalanches above around 1700m. Wind loaded features are expected to be the primary concern right now but due to the lack of observations, we cannot yet issue avalanche problems or danger ratings. If you are out in the mountains, please consider contributing to the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

Early season snowpack observations are still very limited in the region but the threshold for avalanches is expected to have been exceeded at treeline and in the alpine. Limited reports suggest snow surfaces at higher elevations are wind-affected. This suggests wind slabs should be on your radar as you gain elevation. Kananaskis Country to the north of the region is currently reporting that 30-40cm of snow is now overlying the mid-November crust layer. Conditions are likely similar in the South Rockies.

Valid until: Nov 29th, 2016 2:00PM