Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Jan 21 – 23, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

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

Highlights

The avalanche forecast is trending to LOW at all elevations. The deep persistent problem is one of low propability of triggering but with a very high consequence if it does. Avoid thin or rocky snowpack areas.

Avalanche problems

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2.5–3.5

Weather Summary

Thursday will bring mainly sunny skies, moderate NW winds and a high temperature of -10c.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches have been observed or reported in a few days.

Snowpack Summary

Surface hoar continues to grow up to treeline elevation. Most of the terrain at treeline and above consists of a hard surface with either some re-crystalized snow or a thin wind crust on top of it.

The November crust is deeply buried down 120--200cm and is more of a concern in thin/rocky snowpack areas.

Confidence

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Avoid steep terrain that is rocky and thin.
  • Avoid steep terrain, including convex rolls, or areas with a thin, rocky, or variable snowpack.
  • Avoid shallow, rocky areas where the snowpack transitions from thick to thin.

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