Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Feb 12 – 13, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Widespread wind slabs in the alpine. More sheltered skiing can be found at tree line and below.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

    Widespread wind slabs in the alpine

Weather Summary

Thursday will be a mix of sun and cloud and a high of -8c. Winds are expected to be moderate from the SW.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported.

Snowpack Summary

Widespread wind slabs in the alpine from 10-40cm with some areas having a 10cm hard wind slab. The January 30 interface(crust/facets/surface hoar) is present about 20-40cm down but mostly producing hard test results which were non-planar. The midpack is supportive in most places, but in rocky areas it has become very weak and "punchy" while walking/sking.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.
  • Avoid steep terrain that is rocky and thin.

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