Avalanche Forecast
Regions: East Kakwa, Tumbler.
Pockets of wind-deposited snow may sit atop a generally weak, facetted lower snowpack.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported. There are very few field observations coming from this forecast area. Remember that a lack of avalanche reports does not necessarily mean a lack of avalanche activity.
If you go out in the backcountry, please consider sharing your observations on the Mountain Information Network (MIN).
Snowpack Summary
A widespread crust has likely formed on the surface following Saturday's warm alpine temperatures.
The snowpack is generally shallow and facetted (sugary). Pockets of deeper, wind-loaded snow may be found near ridges, gully features, and established avalanche paths.
Average snowpack depths at treeline are roughly 20 to 80 cm.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mix of sun and cloud with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -6 °C.
Monday
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 20 to 40 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 10 to 30 km/h, treeline temperature -5 °C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with no precipitation, southwest alpine winds 30 to 50 km/h, treeline temperature -1 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Winter conditions may exist in gullies, alpine bowls, and around ridgelines.
- If it's deep enough to ride, it's deep enough to slide (avalanche).
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Pockets of old wind slab may sit atop a facetted, weak lower snowpack.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5