Wind Slabs
- Alta quota
- Limite del bosco
- Sotto il limite del bosco
- Probabilità
- Likely
- Dimensione
- 1–2
Moderate gusting strong variable winds have created new wind slabs on lee slopes. Approach cross-loaded slopes at upper elevations with caution.
Variable winds have created fresh wind slabs at alpine and treeline.
Look for sheltered areas where snow is preserved and good quality riding can be found.
Moderate gusting strong variable winds have created new wind slabs on lee slopes. Approach cross-loaded slopes at upper elevations with caution.
On Saturday, several human and explosive-triggered wind slab avalanches were reported up to size 1 in the Crowsnest region.
If you head out in the backcountry, let us know what you are seeing by submitting a MIN report!
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. 10 to 15 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8°C.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 10 to 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
Tuesday
Sunny skies. 15 to 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
Wednesday
A mix of sun and cloud. 5 to 30 to 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.