Lawinenlagebericht

Cariboos

Mar 15 – 16, 2013Avalanche Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Sun
Mon
Hochgebirge
4 · Gross
Waldgrenze
3 · Erheblich
Unterhalb
3 · Erheblich
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Kernpunkte

Observations were limited on Friday and uncertainty exists with forecast freezing levels. Be alert to conditions that change with elevation and make observations continuously as you travel.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Unlikely
    Größe
    3–7
    A layer of surface hoar buried on February 12th would now require a large trigger such as a large cornice fall, or an avalanche in motion. Although unlikely, the resulting avalanche would be very large.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    1–6
    Touchy storm slab conditions will continue in the wake of heavy precipitation and strong wind, especially in wind-affected terrain or in areas where recently buried surface hoar exists.

Confidence

Fair - Freezing levels are uncertain on Saturday

Weather Forecast

Saturday: Light snowfall becoming moderate overnight / Moderate to strong west winds / Freezing level at 1200mSunday: Light snowfall / Light to moderate northwest winds / Freezing level at surfaceMonday: Light snowfall / Light southwest winds / Freezing level at 900m

Avalanche Summary

On Thursday there was a widespread natural avalanche cycle which included several size 3 slabs. Some released to ground below 1500m where the snowpack had become saturated.

Snowpack Summary

Strong southwest winds, heavy snowfall, and warm temperatures in recent days have formed deep and cohesive storm slabs at treeline and above. Widespread cornice development has also taken place. At lower elevations rain has continued to penetrate the snowpack, and below 1400m the snowpack is reported to be isothermal. The recent storm snow overlies a weak layer of surface hoar or a sun crust that were buried on March 10th. Some areas had strong winds before the surface hoar was buried, so its distribution may be specific to sheltered and shaded terrain features. There is still concern for the buried layer of surface hoar from February 12th that is now down more than 1.5m in most places. Although less likely, the new load of snow and wind may overload this deeply buried weak layer in isolated terrain.

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