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Avalanche Forecast

Jan 20th, 2013–Jan 21st, 2013

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Alpine

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate

Treeline

2: Moderate

The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate

Below Treeline

1: Low

The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: 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.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

Colder arctic air pushing south with no new precip in the forecast.Â 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.Â Widespread hardslabs in all open wind affected terrain.Â LOTS of bare rock showing from the winds that have ravaged the area over the past few days.

Avalanche 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