Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 4 – 5, 2013Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

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.

Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Sluffing is still occurring in steeper Alpine terrain related to the recent snow.  Ice climbers should be especially aware of this problem.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–3
    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.

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.

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