Lawinenlagebericht

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Jan 21 – 22, 2020Parks Canada
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Lawinengefahr

Wed
Thu
Hochgebirge
2 · Mässig
Waldgrenze
2 · Mässig
Unterhalb
2 · Mässig
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Kernpunkte

Significant wind effect and cornice growth observed in the region, but no natural activity.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1–2

    New wind slabs at ridgetop along with cornice growth.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Hochgebirge
    • Waldgrenze
    • Unterhalb der Waldgrenze
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    2–3

    Cold facetting has weakened of the snowpack and compromised the bridging strength. Potential for triggering these deeper layers could increase as temperatures warm.

Weather Forecast

The arctic front has now retreated to the far north of BC.  An upper ridge is expected to pass through. Warm air continues to invade overtop and through the mountains. For more info: Avalanche Canada Mountain Weather Forecast

Snowpack Summary

Settled snow becoming more cohesive over previous surfaces, mostly facets. The upper snowpack has facetted and weakened; this is more pronounced in shallow HS areas where less than ~60cm. Inconsistent mid-pack bridging over the basal facets and DH. HS average at TL: ~135cm.

Avalanche Summary

Control work on the Icefields Parkway today produced soft slab to size 1.5 on low elevation targets. Significant warming at low elevations producing snowballs and pinwheels on solar aspects. A wet slab (size 2) released below treeline (1400m) and schmooed (definitely a technical term) onto the road at Medicine Lake late this afternoon.

Confidence

Freezing levels are uncertain on Friday

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