Kananaskis Country Avalanche Conditions
The Kananaskis region is currently experiencing somewhat unusual avalanche conditions. The snowpack this season has several persistent weak layers of buried surface hoar which continue to be reactive in stability tests and are responsible for a number of avalanches. In addition, the snowpack above these persistent weak layers has sufficient density to allow for wide propagation if an avalanche is initiated. Although it is currently slightly more difficult to trigger an avalanche (as compared to last week), the likelihood of generating a large and destructive avalanche is high. It is expected that the persistent weak layers will remain a problem for the rest of the ski season. It is not a normal spring snowpack.
For more information please check the Kananaskis Country Avalanche Bulletin at
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/backcountryreport.asp
Play safe!
Jeremy Mackenzie
Kananaskis Country Public Safety
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