East Kakwa
Danger d’avalanche
Points saillants
Continuously monitor local conditions, the upper snowpack may weaken during periods of strong sun or above-freezing temperatures.
Confidence
Avalanche Summary
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
Keep posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network!
Snowpack Summary
Anticipate moist or crusty, breakable surface conditions, depending on the time of day and sun exposure. Widespread wind-affected surfaces can be found in the alpine and treeline terrain. Soft, dry snow may remain on shaded/northerly aspects above treeline.
The mid and lower snowpack is largely made up of weak faceted snow and various crusts near the base of the snowpack.
Weather Summary
Sunday Night
Mostly clear skies. 50 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Temperature inversion with treeline temperature -2 °C and above-freezing alpine temperature.
Monday
Mix of sun and clouds. 50 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Temperature inversion with treeline temperature -2 °C and above-freezing alpine temperature.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. 60 to 70 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. 60 to 70 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2°C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and sun exposure.
- Avoid steep, sun-exposed slopes when the air temperature is warm or when solar radiation is strong.
- Carefully evaluate steep lines for wind slabs.