Avalanche Forecast

Archived

Jan 5th, 2020–Jan 6th, 2020

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Alpine

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Treeline

Natural avalanches possible, human triggered probable.

Below Treeline

Natural avalanches unlikely, human triggered possible.

Regions

Kananaskis.

Wind, wind, wind. Wind slabs in the alpine are reactive to skier traffic. If any of these are triggered, the whole snow pack might release.

Confidence

Moderate - Forecast snowfall amounts are uncertain.

Weather Forecast

Another windy day for Monday with strong SW winds in the alpine. Temperatures will hover around -12c, along with flurries for most of the day. Outlook for for Tuesday and Wednesday is snow. At this time the weather models are not in agreement for amounts, so stay tuned.....

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches were observed. The forecasters are giving a wide birth for overhead hazard as large naturals were still occurring as recently as Saturday.

Snowpack Summary

The strong SW winds are continuing now for the fourth day. Expect wind slabs up to 40cm thick in the alpine and exposed areas of tree line. This continued transport of snow is only adding more load to the snow pack and the weak basal layers. This is still a concern for areas that have not avalanched.

Terrain and Travel

Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to the presence of a deep persistent slab.
Watch for newly formed and reactive wind slabs as you transition into wind affected terrain.
Be careful as you transition into wind affected terrain.