Bollettino valanghe

Kananaskis

Feb 16 – 17, 2025Avalanche Canada
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Pericolo valanghe

Tue
Wed
Alta quota
2 · Moderato
Limite del bosco
1 · Debole
Sotto il limite
1 · Debole

In sintesi

Flurries will continue to add a hint of fresh snow over the next couple of days. Not really enough to fix our ski quality problem, but also not enough to increase avalanche hazard.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alta quota
    • Limite del bosco
    • Sotto il limite del bosco
    Probabilità
    Possible
    Dimensione
    1–2

    Avoid hollow feeling windslabs in alpine terrain, especially near thin or convex terrain. The windslabs are also found at treeline but in more isolated pieces of terrain such as small gullies.

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Nothing new was noted today.

Snowpack Summary

Surface windslabs continue to be the most concerning issue in our snowpack. They are essentially widespread, but vary in thickness and density. Areas of hard slab are the most concerning as they are the most likely to propagate. There was some light snow today giving about 4cm, however that isn't enough to tilt the scales of ski quality or avalanche danger. In sheltered areas, or areas that haven't seen travel the snowpack is still very weak. While walking or skiing it isn't uncommon to punch to ground.

Weather Summary

Overnight low of -15, daytime high of -9. Flurries will carry on through the night with very light accumulation. Winds will continue to be light to calm.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Carefully evaluate big and steep terrain features before committing to them.
  • Avoid steep terrain, including convex rolls, or areas with a thin, rocky, or variable snowpack.
  • Be careful as you transition into wind-affected terrain.

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