Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Feb 6 – 7, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

The warmer temperatures of -14c should make the skiing a little more pleasant. Keep an eye out for wind slabs in cross loaded gullies and isolated areas in the alpine.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been reported .

Snowpack Summary

Recent snow has settled to about 30cm at treeline and is becoming looser(facetted). Expect some recent windslabs in cross loaded gullies and isolated areas in the alpine. The Jan 30 interface is still a question in terms of location and character. It mostly seems to be either a melt/freeze crust, facet layer, buried wind slab or surface hoar. The midpack is supportive in most places, but in rocky areas it has become very weak and "punchy" while walking.

Weather Summary

Temperatures will start at about -24 and rise to -13 by 2pm. Winds will be light out of the SE. Skies will be a mix of sun and cloud.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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