Avalanche forecast

Kananaskis

Nov 21 – 22, 2015Alberta Parks
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Highlights

The snowpack is relatively strong for early November and there is some darn fine skiing to be had. Winds were a force today in the alpine and have stripped some features down  to rock.  Keep your heads up for shallow facetted areas in the alpine. 

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Confidence

Good - Wind speed and direction is uncertain on Monday

Weather Forecast

Temperatures will continue to rise slightly for Sunday and strong NW winds will persist through the evening.  The ridge will break down early Monday and some precipitation is expected with a cold front moving over the K-Country district.

Avalanche Summary

No avalanche activity observed today. 

Snowpack Summary

The snowpack is remarkably well supportive and settled at treeline and below.  Widespread wind effect and redistribution in the alpine observed.  A few shallow areas in the alpine where the wind has done its damage.  In general, a relatively strong snowpack for this time of the year.

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