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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 25th, 2021–Jan 26th, 2021

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: Kananaskis.

Most open areas have wind effect at all elevations. With the sunny skies, this is a good time to look at tours that have more travelling than skiing.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Mix of sun and cloud with light South winds. High of -10c, low of -14c in the slpine.

Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with light flurries starting in the late afternoon. Winds will be moderate out of the South. High of -9c and a low of -14c.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed.

Snowpack Summary

The windslabs are still there and widespread. Not much change until we get some more snow. Approach cross loaded features and lee loaded zones along ridges with extra care.

Terrain and Travel

Be careful with wind slabs, especially in steep, unsupported and/or convex terrain features.
Pay attention to isolated alpine features as well as cross-loaded features at treeline.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Expect these slabs to slowly break down with the cold. Thin spots will facet(weaken) quicker and become more and more likely to be a trigger as the colder weather continues.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1.5 - 2.5