Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Dec 12 – 13, 2013Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Not a lot happening out there. The strong alpine winds might pose a sloughing problem with gully features in the alpine. Climbers pay attention to terrain above you as the wind continues.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    Its a bit like Groundhog day out there right now. This layer is still a concern in the right area and deserves some thought and attention. Steep, thin coverage, alpine areas are the places of most concern.

Confidence

Good

Weather Forecast

A series of low pressures off the coast is keeping the flow from the W to NW. The winds at ridge line will stay in the strong to extreme ranges for the next while. No significant snow is forecasted to arrive in the next 2 days. Sunday may see a blip of light snow that may add up to 7cm. Temps will remain st the same range as today.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches

Snowpack Summary

Not much new to say here. TL & below is a bottomless mass, except for previously traveled areas. The alpine winds have redistributed most available snow to the Prairies.

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