Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Brazeau, Cirrus-Wilson, Icefields.
Watch out for rocks and stumps just below the snowpack if out skiing. Watch out for small but high consequence avalanches if out ice climbing.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Monday noted one size 1.5 windslab roadside Hilda ridge. Sunday's Icefield patrol noted several size 1.5-2 wind slabs. Several wind slab have been remote triggered around Lake Louise.
Please consider submitting a MIN report.
Snowpack Summary
The Icefields received 20-40cm over the weekend plus gusting winds created wind slabs. It overlies a thin and faceted early season snowpack base. Stability tests fail easy at the base.
Weather Summary
Thursday:
A mix of sun and cloud.
Alpine temperature: High -10 °C.
Ridge wind west: 20 km/h.
Friday
Cloudy with sunny periods.
Alpine temperature: Low -9 °C, High -2 °C.
Ridge wind southwest: 15 km/h.
Freezing level: 2000 metres.
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Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid freshly wind loaded terrain features.
- Be aware of the potential for loose avalanches in steep terrain where snow hasn't formed a slab.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Snow and wind loading with gusting winds created a wind slab hazard. The team has limited snowpack observations yet tests show the base is weak and the new snow interface is uncertain. Remain vigilant for reactive and changing conditions.
Aspects: North, North East, East, South East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Loose Dry
Use caution in steep, sheltered areas. Ice climbers should mindful of their overhead hazard.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2