Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Akamina, Bull, Crowsnest North, Crowsnest South, Elkford East, Elkford West, South Rockies.
For the best and safest riding, seek out areas of soft snow, untouched by the wind.
Confidence
High
Avalanche Summary
On Saturday, there was a small (size 1.5) natural storm slab near Castle and a few small dry loose avalanches.
On Friday, riders triggered several small storm slabs and dry loose avalanches.
Snowpack Summary
Up to 20 cm of low-density snow fell on Friday and Saturday, accompanied by light to moderate northerly wind.
The new snow overlies 20 to 40 cm of mostly faceted snow sitting on a weak layer from late January. The weak layer consists of a crust on sun-exposed slopes, and a layer of surface hoar or facets on all other aspects.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally well settled.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with 2 to 3 cm of snow. 10 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -17 °C.
Monday
A mix of sun and clouds with 2 cm of snow. 10 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -14 °C.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and clouds. 15 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Wednesday
Sunny. 20 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -12 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Avoid freshly wind-loaded terrain features.
- Use appropriate sluff management techniques.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs may be triggered in lee, wind-loaded areas near ridge tops.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5
Loose Dry
Loose dry avalanches will be likely in steep terrain where new snow hasn't formed a slab.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: All elevations.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 1.5