Bulletin d’avalanche

Kananaskis

Feb 26 – 27, 2018Alberta Parks
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Danger d’avalanche

Wed
Thu
Alpin
2 · Modéré
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

Good skiing can still be found in sheltered areas.  Be alert as cornices are getting larger with all these winds.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely - Possible
    Taille
    1–2.5
    Facetting is helping ease this problem at treeline. The alpine on the other hand is still covered in windslabs of varying densities.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely - Possible
    Taille
    2–3.5
    Large triggers are a concern. It's safe to say we're in the "low probability/high consequence" situation. Avoid thin areas.

Confidence

High -

Weather Forecast

The 3cm of snow we got Sunday night has been blown somewhere on this fine windy Monday.  Tuesday is forecasted to bring a mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries and yes, more moderate westerly winds.

Avalanche Summary

No new activity.

Snowpack Summary

Alpine:  Wind slabs are widespread.  Be alert for triggering in shallow areas.Treeline:  Wind slabs are noticeable and variable in exposed terrain.Below Treeline:  The snow is now weak and faceted but still supportive to skier traffic.

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