Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Jan 8 – 9, 2017Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

Do not let the lack of avalanche activity fool you into thinking that the snowpack is good.  Human triggering is still a concern.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    2–3
    These slabs are failing down 30-50cm at the main density change. Human triggering from a thin snowpack area is a definite possibility.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3
    More likely to be triggered from thinner areas and step down to the November crust producing larger avalanches.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

Forecast indicates 5cm overnight and Monday is showing temperatures around -10c.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanche activity was observed.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind effect in open areas in the Alpine down into tree line. Our main concern still remains human triggering on the persistent slab which sits on the Dec 18 facets(down approx 30-50cm). Our second concern are cross loaded gullies and lee features.  The November crust is still present in the lower third of the snow pack. Non-supportive facetted snow below tree line.

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