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Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 23rd, 2023–Jan 24th, 2023

Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Alpine
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.
Below Treeline
Natural avalanches unlikely.

Regions

Akamina, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South.

A stable weather pattern continues to bring us an early "Groundhog Day," resulting in a status quo for hazard.

Small avalanches could create big consequences in extreme terrain.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported in our area in the last 72 hours.

Please continue to share any observations or photos on the Mountain Information Network.

Snowpack Summary

A recent dusting of recent snow is covering a melt-freeze crust that can be found up to 2100 m. Much of this snow has been redistributed by moderate to strong winds, predominately from the west, at higher elevations. They are now covering older wind slabs in lee terrain features.

The mid-pack continues to settle and consolidate. Facets exist near the base of the snowpack. Total snowpack depth ranges between 85 to 115 cm.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Increasing clouds, no accumulation, wind southwest 15 to 30 km/h, treeline temperatures -7 C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, no accumulation, wind southwest 25 km/h, treeline temperatures -9 C.

Wednesday

A mix of sun and cloud, no accumulation, wind southwest 25 km/h, treeline temperatures -5 to 0 C.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with late-day sun, trace accumulation, wind south west 27 km/h, treeline temperature -3 to +2 C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Small avalanches can have serious consequences in extreme terrain. Carefully evaluate your line for wind slab hazard before you commit to it.
  • Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.

Problems

Wind Slabs

Wind Slab avalanches are the release of a cohesive layer of snow (a slab) formed by the wind. Wind typically transports snow from the upwind sides of terrain features and deposits snow on the downwind side. Wind slabs are often smooth and rounded and sometimes sound hollow, and can range from soft to hard. Wind slabs that form over a persistent weak layer (surface hoar, depth hoar, or near-surface facets) may be termed Persistent Slabs or may develop into Persistent Slabs.