Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 12 – 13, 2014Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
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Highlights

The early season snowpack is shallow and weak. At higher elevations expect to find isolated areas of avalanche hazard. Be wary of the consequences of even a small avalanche when exposed to steep terrain and/or terrain traps.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Watch for isolated pockets of wind slab in lee and cross-loaded features such as gullies.

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Sluffing is possible in steeper terrain at higher elevations.

Confidence

Fair

Weather Forecast

Arctic high pressure has anchored into the area giving cold, clear skies with no precipitation. Winds should be light to very light for the next couple of day with Alpine temperatures climbing to -15 degrees on Thursday.

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new.

Snowpack Summary

Little wind effect observed in Alpine and Treeline areas. Snowpack remains below threshold at lower elevations. The November rain crust is 4 to 5cm thick at treeline and is buried down 10 to 15cm. An October rain crust is also evident at the base of the snowpack.

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