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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 4th, 2013–Nov 5th, 2013
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be below threshold
Below Treeline
Below Threshold
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be below threshold

Regions: Kananaskis.

The transition to winter avalanche conditions is upon us. Even a small slide can have serious consequences in steep terrain or in terrain traps. Ice climbers need to carefully assess their routes and consider carrying avalanche rescue equipment.

Confidence

Poor - Due to limited field observations

Weather Forecast

Cloudy day expected for Tuesday with little or no precipitation. Alpine temperatures will remain cool and winds are expected to be light from the west.

Avalanche Summary

Minor sluffing to size 1.0 from steep terrain in alpine on all aspects.

Snowpack Summary

Snowpack settling. Variable wind effect in Alpine. Snowpack is below threshold at treeline and below.

Avalanche Problems

Storm Slabs

Storm slabs are present in Alpine terrain due to recent snow and winds. Lee and cross-loaded features, as well as gullies, are areas to find these slabs.
Be very cautious with gully features.>Avoid lee and cross-loaded terrain near ridge crests.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 3

Loose Dry

Sluffing is still occurring in steeper Alpine terrain related to the recent snow.  Ice climbers should be especially aware of this problem.
Avoid exposure to terrain traps where the consequences of a small avalanche could be serious.>Choose ice climbs that are not exposed to avalanches from above.>Carry avalanche safety equipment on ice climbs in avalanche terrain.>

Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, South.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2