Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Jan 20th, 2013 8:30AM

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

burke.duncan, Alberta Parks

Kananaskis.

No change in conditions for another day with little change anticipated in the immediate future. Very easy travel conditions on firm surfaces in most areas. Ski quality is fair to poor in most areas due to tracks and wind damage.

Summary

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Colder arctic air pushing south with no new precip in the forecast. Upper elevation winds still in the Moderate to Strong range.

Avalanche Summary

No new natural avalanche activity was observed or reported.

Snowpack Summary

Little Change. Widespread hardslabs in all open wind affected terrain. LOTS of bare rock showing from the winds that have ravaged the area over the past few days.

Problems

Wind Slabs

30-40cm thick windslabs are being encountered on north to southeast aspects at treeline and above. Expect wide propagations due to the hard nature of these slabs.

Avoid unsupported slopes.>Be aware of the potential for wide propagations due to the presence of hard windslabs.>Be careful with wind loaded pockets while approaching and climbing ice routes.>

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

Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.

Likelihood

Possible

Expected Size

2 - 4

Valid until: Jan 21st, 2013 2:00PM