Bulletin d’avalanche

Kananaskis

May 1 – 3, 2024Avalanche Canada
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Danger d’avalanche

Fri
Sat
Alpin
3 · Marqué
Limite forestière
2 · Modéré
Sous la limite
1 · Faible
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Points saillants

New snow is quickly settling. While the hazard has temporarily dropped, expect another immediate spike when it warms up. Loose wet avalanches will become a concern with heat.

Problèmes avalancheux

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Possible - Likely
    Taille
    1.5–2.5

    Large Spring storm is forecast. Likely turn the new snow into a soft slab.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpin
    • Limite forestière
    • Sous la limite forestière
    Probabilité
    Unlikely - Possible
    Taille
    1–2

    This will be a concern when the crust breaks down.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new in the last 12-24 hours, however visibility has been poor.

Snowpack Summary

Recent storm snow has rapidly settled and has bonded with underlying layers. The new snow is resting on either a soft crust or moist depending on elevation. Storm/settlement slabs are still possible in steep alpine areas.

Weather Summary

Light snow is expected to continue for the next 2 days. Up to 10cm could arrive by Thursday night. Light north winds and temps hovering around -5 until Friday.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Watch for changing conditions today, storm slabs may become increasingly reactive.
  • Storm slab size and sensitivity to triggering will likely increase through the day.
  • Use increased caution at all elevations. Storm snow is forming touchy slabs.

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