Avalanche forecast

East Kakwa

Feb 5 – 6, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

The best riding will be in terrain sheltered from the wind where recent snow remains soft.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

    Wind slabs may be found on atypical slopes due to strong northeast wind. Assess for slabs before committing to high-consequence terrain.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

We haven't received any new reports of avalanches since Saturday, when a few large (size 3) wind slabs avalanches were triggered on southwest aspects at treeline and alpine elevations.

Looking forward, it remains possible for riders to trigger wind slab avalanches on southerly slopes at higher elevations.

Snowpack Summary

Extensive wind effect is found in the alpine from strong northeast wind. In wind-sheltered terrain, around 15 cm of soft snow overlies a faceted upper snowpack. A hard melt-freeze crust from mid-January may be found around 50 to 90 cm deep.

The lower snowpack is consolidated.

Weather Summary

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. 40 to 60 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -26 °C.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with 1 to 3 cm of snow. 10 to 20 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -16 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.
  • Avoid slopes that sound hollow or drum-like.
  • Avoid steep, rocky, and wind-affected areas where triggering slabs is more likely.

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